"With what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again" (Matt 7:2).
This is a very enlightening verse for those who take revenge, or oppress or trouble others. The more you oppress others, the more pain you will feel in your inner man. A honey bee may sting you and give you pain, but look at the impact of the sting on the bee. Immediately after stinging you, it falls down and dies. It suffers more pain than its victim. Those who trouble others don't realize how much they themselves will be troubled.
Sometimes we say, "I will never forgive you," but do we realize the price we have to pay for such a foolish reaction? When we refuse to forgive your offender, you get tensed, your blood pressure may go up, and you may even come to a state in which you cannot concentrate on anything or even sleep. All your conversation is centered around the person with whom you are offended. Finally, instead of becoming a victor over circumstances, you become a victim of circumstances.
When you forgive, you are forgiven. When you comfort others, you are comforted. When you love others, you are loved. When you care for others, you are cared for. When you show mercy to others, you receive mercy. Whatever you want others to do for you, do for them. (Matt 7:12)
This is the golden rule of life - to make your life a triumphant and happy one.
- TPM Morning Manna
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