Module 2 - Part 1: The Law of Reciprocity
Module Scripture
The scripture passage for The Law of Reciprocity in Module 2 is Luke 6:31-38. Each part will have a different Bible translation of this scripture passage to help you get a fuller understanding of the message. Reading different translations can sometimes help you to see things in new ways and create a more meaningful devotional time for you personally.
The following scripture is Luke 6:31-38 New Century Version (NCV). This scripture passage and others can also be found at bible.cbn.com. This can be a great resource if you do not own a Bible or would like to read the Bible on your computer or mobile device.
Luke 6:31-38 (NCV)
31 Do to others what you would want them to do to you. 32 If you love only the people who love you, what praise should you get? Even sinners love the people who love them. 33 If you do good only to those who do good to you, what praise should you get? Even sinners do that! 34 If you lend things to people, always hoping to get something back, what praise should you get? Even sinners lend to other sinners so that they can get back the same amount! 35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without hoping to get anything back. Then you will have a great reward, and you will be children of the Most High God, because he is kind even to people who are ungrateful and full of sin. 36 Show mercy, just as your Father shows mercy.
Look at Yourselves
37 "Don't judge others, and you will not be judged. Don't accuse others of being guilty, and you will not be accused of being guilty. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and you will receive. You will be given much. Pressed down, shaken together, and running over, it will spill into your lap. The way you give to others is the way God will give to you."