Embrace Cruciform Love

The willingness of Onesimus to return to his former enslaver and Philemon's acceptance reflects a profound principle of cruciform love, which embodies self-sacrifice and reconciliation. This type of love entails laying down one's life for others without expecting anything in return, challenging societal norms and expectations. It emphasizes that true fulfillment and love are found through unconditional acts of love that resemble the sacrificial nature of the cross, ultimately highlighting that the values of the upside-down kingdom of God prioritize relationships and reconciliation over social and economic implications.