A Summary of how to follow Jesus

Reflection

Jesus sums up in a simple formula what a Christian is called to do:
1. Be merciful 2. Don't judge 3. Don't condemn 4. Be magnanimous. This is to be the tone of our actions as Christians.  Simple, no?  Well, it’s better to have a plan or map when you set out on a journey.

Scripture

Luke
Chapter: 6
 Jesus said:
³⁶ Have pity on others, just as your Father has pity on you. Don't judge others, and God won't judge you. Don't be hard on others, and God won't be hard on you. Forgive others, and God will forgive you.  ³⁸ If you give to others, you will be given a full amount in return. It will be packed down, shaken together, and spilling over into your lap. The way you treat others is the way you will be treated.

Prayer

Lord, sometimes you can seem complicated.  There are so many scholars telling me what you mean.  In my day to day attempt to be a person of faith, I have so many distractions.  I don’t think about you and what you want me to do.  Help me keep it simple.  Help me to be merciful, non-judgmental or condemning.  Let me be magnanimous in my giving to you and others.  Amen