But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you - Luke 6:27-28
Faith Believers,
One of the most amazing commands of Christ is to love our enemies.
In our flesh, we naturally want to retaliate or fight back when we are treated unkindly or persecuted. Jesus preached forgiveness and mercy: “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful” (Luke 6:36). His lifestyle demonstrated grace, that ours might also.
Then Jesus took His command one step further, “Pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44b). It is important to have a firm foundation upon which to train your children to love their enemies; so that they will also know Jesus as their Savior and Lord.
In our flesh, we naturally want to retaliate or fight back when we are treated unkindly or persecuted. Jesus preached forgiveness and mercy: “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful” (Luke 6:36). His lifestyle demonstrated grace, that ours might also.
Then Jesus took His command one step further, “Pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44b). It is important to have a firm foundation upon which to train your children to love their enemies; so that they will also know Jesus as their Savior and Lord.
Because of GOD’s mercy, we were saved.
Therefore, we must extend His mercy to those
who are still enemies of GOD; so that they might
also receive what we have been given.
Therefore, we must extend His mercy to those
who are still enemies of GOD; so that they might
also receive what we have been given.
- Marilyn
~ Prayer ~
Gracious GOD,
It isn’t easy to love people who are unkind,
but because Jesus demonstrated this ultimate love
while hanging on the cross, I am compelled to do likewise.
May I show His mercy and grace
to those who persecute or mistreat me
so they will see You in me.
Amen
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