Our job is not to control, judge or rescue others – unless of course they are too young or unable to help themselves. Our job is to love. Sometimes, all we can do is extend a helping hand, intervening if necessary – and try to show the way – leaving others free to accept or refuse our invitations of love and to accept the consequences of their actions.
Refusals to our help should not be met with demands and shouting, but with heartfelt imploring at most, followed by prayer and, if necessary, fasting.
Loving others is not about making us feel good or inserting ourselves into the affairs of others – even if it’s for their own good. Rather, it is our service and thanks to God for the gift of life and knowing Him.
In the end, the response to love and all results must be entrusted to God.