Jesus curses where we would show compassion (we say: leave the poor tree alone, what did it ever do to you to deserve such treatment?! Leave those in the Temple alone, call an elders’ meeting and address it properly, professionally, don’t make such a big deal about it). And Jesus shows compassion where we would rather curse. Jesus says, ‘Forgive them, Lord, for they know not what they do.’
~ Rev. Dr. Harold Ristau
Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary
St. Catherines, ON
I'm sure you'll be hearing something like this in one of my sermons . . . ;-)
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