Reflection On Luke 6: 36-38

Picture yourself watching a carousel in motion. You look to the right and see the horses going past, their tails disappearing around the circle. Then look to the left and see their heads coming into view again. That’s an illustration of the saying we often hear, namely, “What goes round, comes round.” The same image is being taught in today’s Gospel passage. Jesus says that what we send into the lives of others will eventually come back into our own lives. When we cast our bread on the water, it eventually comes back to us. If we send out to others kindness, friendless and forgiveness, then we have God’s promise that it will come back to us in kind. If we send hatred, pain and evil, we should expect to receive the same in return. It’s all so clear and stated so simply. “Judge and you will be judged. Condemn and you will be condemned. Pardon and you will be pardoned.” This doesn't mean that God will necessarily repay us with our own conduct but other people very well may. We might feel some for a little while, but eventually we will be known for what we are and repaid accordingly.
In simple, ‘Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.’ It is an invitation to be sensitive to the needs and feelings of others, a radical transformation to be forgiving and forgetting always without any conditions. Be generous in giving, loving and be charitable in dealings. Never be indifferent and insensitive towards others. A heart that accepts in humility one’s own mistake and a sincere word of sorry from the heart will very well express one’s goodness and love. That is what Jesus taught through His words and deeds. Lord, do not treat us as our sins deserve. But be merciful, for you've invited us to be merciful and compassionate and the role- model as you proposed us to the Almighty God Himself. Can we ever measure up to the Father of mercy, however can we try? Thank you Jesus, for the wonderful task also for reminding us that forgiving others, not being judgmental, not condemning them and being generous etc.., are all ultimately in our own interest.
Question Yourself:
Have I ever tried to forgive others?
Have I been merciful to others?
Have I ever understood the pains and sufferings of the oppressed?


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