Whose Rights anyway?
It is definitely through the hardships of life that God does most of his sanctifying. God has used many things the past couple years to teach me hard lessons. It is hard to forgive. It is hard to let go of hurt. It is hard to give up and let things go, especially when I think I am right. Yet, I am not my own. I am bought by blood. I have to lay it all down. Matthew 5 says: You have heard that it was said, 'A N EYE FOR AN EYE , AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH .' 39 But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also. 41 Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two. 42 Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you. It continues to say Love your enemies, pray for them who persecute you. It is so easy to think of enemies or those who persecute as people in other countries