You have heard that it was said (2)

A second haiku sequence

You know it is said

eye for eye and tooth for tooth;

this prolongs the fight!

Jesus says revenge

and payback get you nowhere;

grace is what's needed.

Turn the other cheek.

It's not easy, but opens

the doorway to peace.

Do the things you should.

Let that be your starting point;

then the extra mile.

Love builds empathy,

enhances all of living,

goes beyond duty.

If somebody begs

or asks to borrow money,

do not refuse them.

Life is in giving;

withholding diminishes.

Live generously.

They say, 'love your friends.'

Love your enemies as well,

and pray for them, hat too.

God's loving regard

falls upon all, good and bad.

Try to be like God.

Love those who love you.

Big deal! The ratbags do that.

Jesus calls for more.

Be servants of love,

sons and daughters of heaven.

Here is perfection.

© Ken Rookes 2017