Two Types of Hope

“And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” – Romans 5:5 There is great hope when we are in a relationship with Jesus, but this hope often conflicts with the ways of the world. Jesus teaches us to love our enemies, while the world encourages us to seek revenge, undermine our enemies, get them fired, and gossip about them. In the eyes of the world, loving our enemies may seem foolish. Similarly, in a world that prioritizes self-preservation, it can seem irrational to give to others when we ourselves are in need. However, scripture encourages us to do just that: when you’re in need, consider giving some of your resources away. It also teaches us to extend grace rather than ridicule. Today, I want you to consider that there are