A time of preparation...
Luke 6:27-31
"But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either. Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your goods do not ask them back. And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise."
Personal Challenge...
In the Orthodox church we are getting ready to enter into our season of Great Lent...40 days leading up to Pascha (Easter). This is a time of preparation for the greatness of the work that Christ did to free us all from death. So many people think that Lent is only a time for giving up. Indeed, part of what we do is to fast, but this is only a part of what we do in preparation for our remembrance of the resurrection of our Lord. This passage gives a glimpse into part of what our Lord wants from us...love for our brother and sister. Come and see sometime and you will see so much more of what we do for this special season in the church. Glory be to God!
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