love them like Jesus

I'll make you a deal.

First of all, I'm going to pray for a revival in your heart because I don't think you know what it feels like to experience true joy in Christ. Of course, only God can know for sure. I'm only going by what I've observed. From what I can tell, you don't exhibit any of the fruits of the spirit. You don't (seem to) have a genuine want to learn more about Jesus and the Bible. And it doesn't seem that your attitude is anywhere near where it needs to be. I'll let you in on a little secret I've learned: it's not all about you, just like it's not all about me. It's about God. It is all about God, all the time, 24 hours a day. I don't think glorifying God is your number one priority and that concerns me.

In addition to prayer, I have another plan for you. I'm willing to make a trade that I consider very fair. In exchange for all the times you've put yourself smack-dab in the middle of my life and my business and for all the times you've made rude and unnecessary comments to me and about me.. I am going to love you anyway.

You see, Jesus was(/is) perfect. Nobody had any reason to hate Him, but they did. I'm nowhere near perfect. It's okay that you don't like me, despite the fact that I've done nothing but show you kindness. If I hadn't been transformed, I probably wouldn't like you either. We're both sinners (we're all sinners.) When all is said and done, I'm no different than you are.

I'm going to pray for you and continue to show you love and kindness. It's not about "what Jesus would do." No. It's about what Jesus did do.