Power of unconditional love

THE EDITOR, Madam:

You may not be perfect, but Jesus thinks you were worth dying for although He Himself was perfect. Such expression of affection as displayed by Christ was actually the birth of a love revolution, where prior, humans’ interaction was generally about doing good to those who do good to you since love naturally begets love (Luke 6:36).

The insurgence of this new definition of love into the world displaced the general view that was mostly based on favouritism and narrow-minded emotionalism. So radical was Christ’s love, that he could say “Love your enemies, and pray for those persecuting you.” (Matthew 5:44). It became the antidote for social dysfunction, which if followed even a little bit, would put an end to revenge along with the many grudges and animosities that give rise to crime and murders.

It would disable ‘bad mind’ and grudge-ful to a large extent since you would rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep (Romans 12:15). Such revolutionary love as expressed by Jesus transcends race and nationalism and would neutralise racial tension and polarity. Although He may have been of a certain colour, His love was never colour specific. He paid the same price for each individual He died for – none being better than the other. “For now I truly understand that God is not partial but in every nation, that Man who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him” (Acts 10:34).

Therefore, an appreciation of Jesus Christ’s love is paramount, especially now during the anniversary and season of the most life-changing love ever shown on earth.

HOMER SYLVESTER

Mount Vernon

New York