During the Korean war, a South Korean Christian was arrested by a young communist leader and was ordered to be shot. However, when the communist leader knew of this Christian who was in charge of an orphanage caring for small children, he decided to spare him and took the man's son instead to be executed.
So, in the presence of his father, the 19 year old son was shot.
Later, when the fortunes of war changed, the young communist leader was captured by the United Nations forces. He was tried and condemned to death.
But before the sentence could be carried out, the Christian whose boy had been killed, pleaded for the killer.
He declared that the communist leader was still young and did not know what he was doing.
"Give him to me." Said the father. "And I will train him."
He was granted the request and the father took the murderer of his son into his home and cared for him for many years.
Today, the young communist is a Christian pastor.
Matt 5:22 "But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgement... will be in danger of the fire of hell."
5:38-41 "You have heard "An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth." But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles."
5:43-44 "You have heard "Love your neighbour and hate your enemy. But I tell you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."
6:12 "Forgive us our sins, as we also forgive those who have sinned against us."
Luke 23:34. Jesus when nailed on the cross, during his last moments. "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."
