loved him…

// February 12th, 2009 // What If...

"21 And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, " (From Mark 10)

What if…in our conversations we dropped the idea that we are judge, jury, or prosecuting attorney?  Jesus looked listen and loved him – then spoke.  I've never noticed that before.  Love guided the response to the rich young guy. It's definitely worth some thought.

Book of Common Prayer Daily Office Lectionary (ESV Bible Online).

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