Tuesday, September 16, 2008,
EnemiesMy questions for God.What does it mean to love my enemies?You have heard the law that says, " Love your neighbor" and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! MATTHEW 5:43:44All of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. Don`t repay evil for evil. Don`t retaliate with insults when people insults you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will bless you for it. 1 PETER 3:8:9Showing love to your enemies seems completely unreasonable- unless you realize that you were once an enemy of God until he forgave you. When you love your enemy, you see that person as Jesus does- someone in need of grace and forgaveness. Getting to that point takes prayer. When you pray for others, you can`t help but feel compassion for them. If you respond with prayer and blessing instead of retaliation when someone hurts you, you will experience a divine moment of God`s blessing.If your enemies are hungry, feed them.
If they are thirsty, give them something to drink..
Dont let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.
Romans 12:20:21
9/16/2008 03:31:00 PM
