“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’
Matthew 5:43
Perhaps you are saying, "I'd like to love my neighbors, but whenever I do anything, they return ingratitude and contempt." Well, that gives you more opportunity for the heroism of love. Love is no feather bed; it's a battle. The one who dares the most will win the most. If the path of love is rough, treat it boldly.
Love your neighbors through thick and thin.
On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In (Romans 12:20)doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
Heap "coals of fire" on their heads (Romans 12:20), and if they're hard to please, then just try to please your Master.
Even if they spurn your love, your Master does not spurn it. Love your neighbor, for in that way you are following the footsteps of Christ.
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