Core Laws · Unit 2 · Lesson 4 of 5 · about 5 minutes
Love your enemies
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But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;Matthew 5:44 · KJV
Love the person in front of you: neighbor, stranger, enemy.
Jesus goes further than neighbors. Love enemies, bless people who curse you, and pray for those who treat you badly. This love is action and prayer, not a warm feeling.
Check 1Jesus says to pray for people who treat you badly.
Pray for them which despitefully use you.
Check 2Which is NOT in this verse?
Jesus commands love, blessing, good, and prayer.
Pray by name for the good of someone who has hurt you.
Only check it if you did it. Nobody sees this but you.
What would change in me if I prayed for them every day?
Write your answer in the journal.
Answer the checks, or play Listen to the end, to finish.
Go further: Playbook 02 · How to love · Books: Matthew · Proverbs · Romans