From the book “Truth For Today: A Daily Touch of God’s Grace” by John F. MacArthur

"Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven." - Matthew 5:44-45, NKJV

When I was a little boy, a friend and I once got into trouble when we are caught stealing some things from a store. The police took us to the city jail. At that time, my father was out playing golf with some deacons from our church. He was notified about what had happened and came to the jail thinking a mistake has been made. Then he had to explain to the deacons what his son was doing in jail.

When I got home, my mother was crying because she thought I would never do such a thing. Someone told me, “Johnny MacArthur, have you forgotten who your father is?” I never forgot that statement. I owed something to my father. He had given me my very life, and I was happy to be his son. I’m also glad to be my heavenly Father’s son, so it’s only right that I manifest something of His character.

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Truth For Today: A Daily Touch of God’s Grace by John F. MacArthur

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