I hope that is true. I haven't completely figured out that paradox yet though.
I will not forget, nor will I have a false love or feigned respect for someone who has clearly done wrong. But I do not wish them harm, nor seek revenge in words or deeds. I will ask that God give them, and me, wisdom and conversion, to see that which is right and follow it.
That's what I can muster
I guess perhaps a co-worker or boss with a very abrasive personality...
You don’t have to LIKE them, but you do the RIGHT thing - you don’t play into their games; you don’t short them on stuff; you don’t throw obstacles in their way even if they do all the same to you.
It’s not feigned or false. It’s doing unto others AS unto the Lord. Pleasing Him, not me and my feelings. (because I’d REALLY love to knock them upside the head...)
The Lord said to “pray for your enemies” and “be kind to your enemies”. Tough thing, but it’s HIS will and it’s what will make us more LIKE Him in the long run.
An honest reply.
I have found that when wronged by another, I look to all the times I failed God and others. For quite some time I convinced myself I did not fail or offend others. The first step in humility is to realize we are ‘broken’ too, and to deal with others in the same manner.
The gift of God’s Grace allows us to be at peace with God, fellow man, and with ourselves. All an act of God’s Grace.