In the two portions of scripture where Jesus elaborates on what He means by loving our enemies, He draws it to a conclusion. “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 ...
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” (Matthew 5:43-45). ...
Of the more direct teachings of Jesus, most of them are contained in what is known as the sermon on the mount, which is a veritable goldmine of counter-cultural wisdom. 1. Love Your Enemies! OK, you have to admit this is a pretty radical concept... “You have heard the law that ...
“He causes his sun to shine on evil people and good people. He sends rain on those who do right and those who don’t. 46“If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Even the tax collectors do that.47If you greet only your own people, what more are you doing th...
Discusses Jesus' commandment that Christians love their enemies. Definition of enemy; Praying for God's help in loving enemies.ForestJ.U
Jesus taught people how to live godly lives. As he traveled around Israel, Jesus taught with sermons and parables. Jesus delivered his most famous sermon on a mountain. In it, Jesus taught his listeners to:• Love your enemies.• Do not judge others.• Trust ...
27“But I say to you who hear,Love your enemies,do good to those who hate you,28bless those who curse you,pray for those who abuse you.29To one whostrikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one who takes away your cloak do not withhold your tunic[b]either.30Give ...
Jesus added, "Love your enemies" (Matthew 5:44). The U.S. spends a trillion dollars a year on death and destruction. What if we gave that money to our enemies and increased their standard of living? Would we be more in danger, or would that make it less likely that our enemies ...
Jesus provided us with the ultimate example of how we can love others. Keeping these verses in mind, how will you emulate Jesus’ example in your daily life? What are some areas where you are doing well? What are some areas that you could improve on? RVL Discipleship: The Study Want a...
For Jesus, belief is always connected, not to what you line up in your head, but ultimately to if and how you love. And when you love the way He loves, He counts it as faith, whether you believe or not. And make no mistake, Christianity doesn’t have the corner market on love, ...