Yeah. Unfortunately the world wants what it can get and its pretty much me first and second and then others, God might come in sixth or seventh. Subsequently the world plummets downhill in morals, manners, love, acceptance, peace etc etc.
Thankfully in and thru Christ we can make a difference. It is amazing how saying sorry for even the smallest thing can make a difference. People nowadays dont expect it. If someone shouts at you and you response in love then they really dont know what to do. Turn the other cheek and show them the love of God. Ultimately this is what God expects us to do and, as you said Halei, did and does for us daily. Therefore we can boast only in what Christ did for us. We are no better than them simply different and that difference is Christ in us. (1 Cor 1:28-30)
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay,says the Lord. On the contrary:
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."[e] Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good Romans 12:14-20 (NIV)
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God bless,
Matthew