Matthew 5:43-48
You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’  But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,  that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.  If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?  And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?  Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
You really have to Love you Enemy?
- It’s the sign of a true Christian.
- It’s could be you that needs the love.
- It’s a picture of God to those who need to see Him.
Loving our enemies is a miracle. But it is a miracle that Christ calls us to.
If you can’t love your enemy, Jesus says, “Do good to those who hate you.” That is the place to begin.
If you can’t “do good” to your enemy, Jesus says, “Bless those who curse you.” That is the place to begin.
If you can’t “bless” your enemy, Jesus says, “Pray for those who abuse you.” That is a place we can all begin.
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