Love instead of reciprocity

One of the great religious issues in the times of Christ was of who had the correct interpretation of the Law of Moses. Prior to John there had not been a prophet in Israel for over 400 years. This caused false interpretations of the law to arise. Pharisees, Sadducees, other sects of the day fought for the right to interpret the law. Christ, however, was above these disputes. He was above the law. One of the most marvelous gospel gems that we received from Him was taught during the Sermon on the Mount, when He commanded us, saying “…Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.” This was a truly revolutionary teaching for His time, no wonder it has become one of the phrases that epitomizes a Christian life. I am grateful for this simple truth. Perhaps I can’t change every calamity that’s going on in the world today, but by loving those around me I can make this world a little better (yeah, sounds cheesy but it is the way I feel)