We come to this teaching of Jesus Christ in Matthew Chapter 5 and at verse 42. Give to the one who asks. Do not run away from the one who wants to borrow. There may be some unknown reason, as to why someone wants to borrow.
Do not stand on your dignity. Jesus is asking for more than mere non-retaliation. Take positive steps. Be actively generous. It is all so very personal.
This is how we, as disciples of Jesus, can become the salt and the light. We cannot apply this to others.
Jesus is challenging the social trends. These can go against the grain.
We may even think that the Sermon on the Mount is a bit much. This teaching appears to be to our disadvantage.
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