The Risks of Kindness

Shocking words: “Love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return.” (Luke 6:35).  It’s not good enough to just lend to friends and people who are low risk.  For “even sinners lend to sinners in order to receive back the same amount” (v.34).  These statements at first seem irresponsible and reckless.  Wouldn’t we become impoverished if we threw money around like that? Continue reading