And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. Matt 5:41
In Jesus’ day, a Roman soldier could force a Jewish citizen to carry his load for a mile. Such policies, no doubt, left the Jewish people resentful and hostile toward their Roman masters. Yet, Jesus instructed the people to go the extra mile.
By acting with a willing heart, resentfulness could be turned to joy so that even their masters might see their love. When we go the extra mile, we not only change our heart but the heart of those with whom we walk.
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