Biblical Text

“For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? (Matthew 5.46-47, NRSV)

Reflection Video

For the video with the reflection on Matthew 5.46-47 click here.

Questions

• How seriously have you taken these verses before? Did you entertain the idea that Jesus was not being entirely serious or that he had given us instruction impossible to follow?
• Can you think of someone who hates or dislikes you? If so, what concrete steps can you take to love this person? How do you think this person will receive your acts of love?
• What do you think is the reward Jesus mentions in v. 46?