But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He Himself is kind to ungrateful and evil men. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful (Luke 6:35-36).
How is God kind to ungrateful and evil men? They enjoy the benefits of the sunshine and the rain. They enjoy talents, abilities, good looks, and the privileges that seem to go with them. God allows them to take another breath even though they use all they have in unGodly ways. Most important, God shows his love for the ungrateful and evil by becoming flesh, dying on the cross for our sins and conquering the grave in his resurrection.
What makes the righteous different from the evil? Perhaps not much except they are thankful for God's blessings and sacrifice for their sins. The righteous are very aware of their sinfulness and take time to thank God for the greatest gift and celebrate the Lord's Supper. The wicked do not care and therefore will be lost for eternity.
Our Father's Love,
Tom
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