Core Laws · Unit 2 · Lesson 4 of 5 · about 5 minutes

Love your enemies

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1 · Read
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
2 · The law

Love the person in front of you: neighbor, stranger, enemy.

Law 2 · Love the actual person

3 · What it means

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.

4 · Quick check

Check 1Jesus says to pray for people who treat you badly.

Check 2Which is NOT in this verse?

5 · Do today

Pray by name for the good of someone who has hurt you.

6 · Reflect

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