If you come across your enemy’s ox or donkey wandering off, be sure to return it. If you see the donkey of someone who hates you fallen down under its load, do not leave it there; be sure you help them with it.
How are we to treat our enemies? Here God is talking about an enemy within our community, someone with whom we have a personal relationship. It is hard to think about being nice to someone who hates us. They probably won't appreciate it and may even be angry in return, but it is still the right thing to do. Have you ever pointed out that you were given too much change at a store and the clerk was angry with you? Well, most likely they are embarrassed that we pointed out their mistake, but it was still the right thing to do. If we take the extra money or allow the donkey to continue to wander or be trapped, then the sin is ours.
Lord, thank you for loving us even when we are unlovable. Help us to do the right thing, even if it is not appreciated. Amen.
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