Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 5:46

"For if ye love them that love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?" — Matthew 5:46 (ASV)

Any ordinary man will love those who love him; even tax collectors and the scum of the earth can rise to this poor, starving virtue. Saints cannot be content with such a groveling standard.

“Love for love is manlike,” but “love for hate” is Christlike. Should we not desire to live up to our high calling?

For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? do not even the publicans do the same?

Any common man will love those who love him; even tax collectors and the scum of the earth can rise to this poor, meager virtue. Saints cannot be content with such a groveling standard. "Love for love is manlike," but "love for hate" is Christlike. Should we not desire to live up to our high calling?