Monday, March 30, 2009

Loving the Unloved

Jesus gave us plenty of examples of loving those who are not highly regarded by society.

The Gospel of Luke is full of His expressions and examples of kindness towards women (Luke 1:5-15, 39-45, 26-56, 57-66; 2:1-20, 36-38, 41-52; 7:11-15, 36-50; 8:1-3, 15:8-10; 18:1-8, 23:27; 24:1-10), Gentiles (Luke 2:32; 24:47), Shepherds (Luke 2:8-20), the Poor (Luke 6:20-23), Samaritans and strangers (Luke 10:30-36; 17:16), tax collectors and sinners (Luke 15:1) and lepers (Luke 17:1-17).

If we want to see the results that Jesus saw, we must live our lives the way He lived. There aren't any shortcuts.

Love God. Love people. All people.