Originally posted by rwingett It seemed to me that you were just complaining about being persecuted for your religious beliefs by people who had no idea what your religious beliefs were.
Did you tell the poor ragamuffins that your football was a gift from God (even though it was your friend who paid for it), or did you just lob it at them out of the blue? Unlike the old days, I think children have been brought up to be pretty wary of strangers.
We did not even mention God when he threw them the ball, rather, we had just done some Christmas shopping and he was in the Christmas mood for giving.
Originally posted by whodey He was not looking for a reward, however, he was not looking to get treated badly either.
Matt 5:44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you
Originally posted by SwissGambit Matt 5:44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you