Our Thoughts.

The Buddha said:

"With our thoughts we make the world."

Our thoughts are basically helpful or harmful.

And our thoughts affect others.

If we have harmful thoughts about others they are affected negatively.

If we have helpful thoughts about others they are affected positively.

But this is not to deny that there is evil in the world.

Some people may be acting in ways that are harmful to others.

But we are not to condemn them or punish them but pray for them to see their error and adjust their behavior accordingly.

This is why Jesus said: "'Do not resist an evildoer.'"  Matthew 6:39 (NRSV)

And: "'Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.'"  Matthew 6:44 (NRSV)

Pray that we see our errors and align ourselves with the Love of God that is wholly benevolent and forgiving.

"'Be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.'"  Matthew 10:16 (NRSV)

{Scripture quotations (marked NRSV) are taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., and are used by permission.  All rights reserved.]

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