Direct Answer
Daily irritations would become chances to repent, because Jason Willis treats love for neighbor as part of repentance. Answering with kindness would become active repentance, and answering badly would call for confession.
Support from the Message
- He says turning away from sin is repentance, and loving God and your neighbor is also repentance. - In his example you are tired, hungry, and annoyed when a man with ten kids takes your spot. You reach the door first, hold it open, smile, and invite them in. - He says this love is not normal, because non-Christians do not do it and it goes against what the flesh desires. - When someone slanders you, kindness, turning the other cheek, and praying for that person are active repentance. - If you fail to respond properly, you cannot undo it. You have sinned, and you must be cleansed through confession and repentance.
Discussion Follow-up
What situation most often brings out your worst first reaction? What would loving your neighbor as yourself look like the next time it happens?