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When we see God being mocked and Christianity being denigrated we may be tempted to respond in kind, but we must not. We are not holy warriors doing battle with those whose values and lifestyles are different from our own, but holy lovers who turn the other cheek, who go the second mile, who do unto others as we would have them do unto us. No matter how strident those who hate the cause of Christ become, let us always live lives that reflect the love of Him who laid down His life for us.
“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult but with blessings…even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed.”
— 1 Peter 3:9 and 14 (NIV 1984)
Lord Jesus, help us to live with great compassion even toward those who despise us. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.