This is what the Lord Almighty says: "Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the alien or the poor. In your hearts do not think evil of each other." ~ Zechariah 7:9-10
Do you ever feel like "taking matters into your own hands?" That is exactly what we are called NOT to do according to this very precise scripture. He reminds us that we are supposed to think fairly of each other and to give everyone the 'benefit of the doubt' in every situation no matter how huge, or deeply hurtful it may be. In order to be kind and compassionate in this manner, we need to make sure we are more Christ like and less wickedly worldly. We need to be in His Word daily suiting up not only for the battle of the sneaky devil, but also suiting up with righteousness so we can prepare ourselves to act Christ like in a very narcissistic, "give it to me NOW" neurotic and chaotic world - a world that almost instinctively turns the other way without a second glance, or thought. Because we can't expect to be close to our Heavenly Father when people, and the treatment of them, isn't our first priority. Loving everyone starts where you are, and I for one, could practice improving my skills within the four walls I call my home. Let's get started! ~
