There are many people who want to be helpful to others but who find insuperable obstacles in the way. There are some to whom they find it easy to minister, — those of lovely character, those who are their friends and who really reciprocate any favours shown to them. But they must not confine the outgoings of their helpfulness and ministry to such small classes. Even sinners do good to those that do good to them, and give to those of whom they hope to receive again. And the Christian must do more. He is to do good to them that hate him, to bless them that curse him, and to be kind to the evil. Even toward unworthy and disagreeable people he is to manifest that love that is full of gentleness and beneficence.
But how can I help a man whom I cannot respect? How can I be useful to one who treats me with insults or slights? How can I continue to do good to one who only curses me? How can I minister to those who are repulsive in character?
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