![]() Then first I would tell you that you need to learn some self-growth and the second thing I will tell you is that to love your enemy is to actually bless yourself. And even if you are saying “ Sophia they are my enemy and I could care less about being a better person.” I mean think about it like this, if your enemies are not treating you the way you want, what good is it to then treat them the same way? Yes, it may bring you some satisfaction but it is really making you a better person? Is it really helping you? No, it is not. So understand when I tell you to love your enemies in no way am I saying that it is easy. But loving your enemies is so hard because they are people who backstab you, do you wrong, try to cheat you out of opportunities, try to take your man or those who talk behind your back. And there are even plenty of Bible verses about love your enemies. If you are willing to partner with us in praying for Afghanistan, visit our Afghanistan action page.Įditor’s Note: All verses are from the ESV translation.God clearly tells you to love your 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 who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven.īe kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. When a man’s ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.ĭo not say, “I will repay evil” wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.īut God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.Īnd we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge I will repay,” says the Lord. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If I have rejoiced at the ruin of him who hated me, or exulted when evil overtook him (I have not let my mouth sin by asking for his life with a curse)ĭo not rejoice when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumblesĭo not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.īless those who persecute you bless and do not curse. I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people-for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.Īnd Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”īut to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Instead, let’s meditate on these 15 Bible verses that command us to pray for our enemies. Whenever we’re wronged or observe injustice-whether being slandered against or watching in horror as the Taliban takes over Afghanistan-we must refrain from giving ourselves over to hatred and contempt. But, if we truly are to love our enemies, that means loving the boss or co-worker who takes advantage of you, and yes, even religious extremists like the Taliban. ![]() It’s natural for us to pray for those stranded in Afghanistan or to pray for those dealing with the aftermath of a natural disaster.
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