ad infinitum

Jesus’ proper interpretation of the law can be found in the charge, “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’  But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” (Mt. 5:43-44) It was this righting of the ship that frees us from the bondage of bitterness so that we might spend mercy on the individual who may not be so merciful.  I am sure he had Leviticus 19:18 in mind when he said this:  “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.” But what happens when the enemy is not just another person but you?  What do you do when you have become your own worst enemy? Read the rest of this entry »