Is it actually practical to respond to unkindness with love? Read on to see an example of how a consecration to Christian discipleship has borne practical fruit. Sometimes Christ Jesus’ commands to his followers would seem to defy the human logic of self-preservation. “Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat” (Matthew 6:25). “Lend, hoping for nothing again” (Luke 6:35). “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you” (Matthew 5:44). But,