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      • Jesus taught that we, who were enemies of God, are now called friends of God, through Jesus Christ. Moreover, those who persecute us today may, in God’s grace, become those who protect us tomorrow. Therefore, we are taught by Jesus in the same passages to pray for them.
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  2. Oct 19, 2023 · There are two reasons for us to love our enemies. One is simply because God said to, but the other is because God loved us first. When we were still God’s enemies (Colossians 1:21 and Romans 5:10), He demonstrated His love for us. Through Jesus (Romans 5:8), God’s love brought salvation to us.

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  3. Jun 27, 2023 · When Jesus said we are to love our enemies, He was creating a new standard for relationships. He proclaimed to the crowds listening to His Sermon on the Mount that they knew they were to love their neighbor because the command to love our neighbor was a law of God (Leviticus 19:18).

  4. Apr 12, 2023 · The Lord Jesus says that when we love our enemies, we prove that we are His children. Yet, His children—that is, you and I—are children by holy adoption. God adopted His enemies to be His sons and daughters.

  5. Jan 21, 2021 · But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you – Matthew 5:43-44. Let's take a look at what Jesus meant when he said this and what we can learn from this popular Bible...

  6. Oct 14, 2015 · Jesus says: You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. (Matt 5:43) The proposed idea is that Jesus turns the vengeance-consumed Old Testament on its head.

  7. NIV, The Woman's Study Bible, Full-Color, Red Letter: Receiving God's Truth for Balance, Hope, and Transformation. Love for Enemies - “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.

  8. By saying "Love your enemies", Jesus meant that we should not take revenge on them or harm them but instead we should show kindness to them and pray for them. Jesus did that exactly when He was being crucified. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34, NIV)

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