It’s something to work at constantly. The state of one’s heart is what matters. Love your enemy and love your neighbor are possible, but they’re not a one-time thing. It’s a choice each and every time, and it’s harder sometimes than others. The way others are, how today’s society chooses to be, doesn’t excuse not doing it.
I’ve had people who were kind to me in times when I really wasn’t kind. They showed what the Lord was talking about, and that stood out to me against the way most (including myself) usually are: apathetic, angry, for themselves first, etc.
If you do it expecting society to change towards you, you really will be disappointed. They’re not going to change overall. You’re the one who would change each time you choose to follow what the Lord said. And God would be pleased with you. It’s about your heart.
