Helping Hand

N.T.#520 "Helping Hand"

April 2, 2025 

Luke 6-Part 10

LET IT GLOW 

1. We are learning how to love the unlovable as Jesus instructed us: 
2. 1. Love your enemies.
3. 2. Do good to them which hate you.
4. 3. Bless them that curse you. 
5. 4.Pray for those who mistreat you.

Now it gets more personal:

1. 5. If someone slaps you on one cheek, offer the other cheek also. (verse 29) this could be a backhanded slap to a sharp punch. We are not to be the world's punching bag, but to endure an insulting slap, not a brutal blow to the face. figuratively, it is a blow to one's ego. Jesus wanted His disciples to lay aside their pride in deference to non-life-threatening attacks from nonbelievers. (Swindoll)

Words can hurt, cut out your heart and cut you to the bone. Yet, we are to die to self and follow Jesus. We are to be different from the world. Our response may open the eyes of this unbeliever. Take our cares to Jesus, for He cares for us, loves us. His Spirit can be salve in the wound.

How do we respond to others? Sometimes we need to just walk away and not listen to their junk. 

LET IT GROW

          6, If someone demands your cloak (robe, outer garment, coat), offer your coat (shirt, tunic) also. Respond with generosity to greed. We are to be generous to those who are selfish, basically. Keep loosely our grip on possessions, which ultimately belong to God. God can replace whatever we give up. 

However, there comes a time when taking advantage of us should stop, in my opinion. When the person continues to use us and do it on purpose, then we are to stop giving. It is tough love. 

Are we valuing people more than things? 

When someone needs a helping hand, sure we are to help. There comes a time when the needy needs to trust in God our Provider and get a job. 

LET IT GO

Give and forgive. That sums it up. 

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