that
with the measure you use it will be measured to you
That in the end, somehow, it all balances out, actually more than balances, and in the end you get back more than you give.
What if you knew that was true?
In every area you can think of.
I’m not saying it is. But what if it is?
Be generous with time and you get more time (how does that work?).
Forgive and you get forgiven.
Give the benefit of the doubt and people give it to you.
Get mad at drivers in traffic and they get mad a you.
Give mercy and you get it.
Trust and you’re trusted.
Blame and be blamed.
Resent and be resented.
Be kind, patient, encouraging – ditto.
Unloved? You know what to do.
Oh yeah, and money. And tips at restaurants.
If you knew it was true in all areas, that with the measure you use it will be measured to you,
would you do anything different today?
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As you wish that others would do to you, so do to them…
Love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great…
Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not and you will not be condemned; forgive and you will be forgiven; give and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured to you. -- Luke 6.27-38
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