Luke 6:27-36
How am I to treat my enemy?
- Love them. {Not “don’t hate them.”}
- Do good to them. {Not just “don’t do harm.”}
- Bless them. Desire good things for them. {Not simply “not curse them.”}
- Pray for them. {It’s really difficult to harbor ill will for someone for whom you are sincerely praying.}
- Give to them. {And expect nothing in return.}
- Be merciful. {We are to imitate our Father who showed mercy and kindness to us when we were enemies.}
Lord, help me to love like you love.
Only three sleeps until Christmas, friends. Let’s keep our eyes on the cradle and not the crazy.
