Luke 6:35
But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.
Luke 6:35
This verse broadens generosity into a call to proactive love: love enemies, do good, lend without expectation, and anticipate a great reward. The promise of becoming “the children of the Highest” ties ethical behavior to identity in God’s family. The phrase “for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil” explicitly situates God’s character as the motive for radical generosity.
Theologically, the passage affirms God’s gracious nature as the model for human action. It emphasizes that true discipleship seeks a divine reward rather than human recognition, aligning behavior with God’s own generosity toward those who do not deserve it.
Live with open hands: give to those who cannot repay, help controversial figures, and invest in relationships with the expectation of nothing in return. Let your identity as God’s child shape your generosity, including forgiveness when it’s costly.
Cross-References: Matthew 5:43-48; Romans 12:20; James 1:5