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Pleasant Words from the Gospel

out expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be
great... because He [God] is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be
merciful, just as your God is merciful." (Luke, 6:35-36)

Being Forgiving

"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those
who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mis-
treat you." (Luke, 6:27-28)

And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against any-
one, forgive him... (Mark, 11:25-26)

For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your God will
also forgive you. (Matthew, 6:14)

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