Thorn or Flower

One the famous Persian expressions says: “From love thorns will turn into flowers.”

Translation: when you show love to those who hate and dislike you, the ugliness in you and that other person will eventually turn into something beautiful like a flower. No more  of the harmful sharp thorn, but a beautiful, good smelling flower.

It is hard to love those who hate you, but it helps us grow as individuals when we show love.

Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Matthew 5:46
If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?

It’s our choice to be thorns that heart others, or flowers that please others.