![]() ![]() It begins by loving others for their sakes. Agape does not begin by discriminating between worthy and unworthy people, or any qualities people possess. “What is perfection in love? Love your enemies in such a way that you would desire to make them your brothers … For so did He love, Who hanging on the Cross, said “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34) Saint Augustine “Every genuine expression of love grows out of a consistent and total surrender to God.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Hate cannot drive out hate only love can do that.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Darkness cannot drive out darkness only light can do that. “Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. It is that we remember not to consider men’s evil intention but to look upon the image of God in them, which cancels and effaces their transgressions, and with its beauty and dignity allures us to love and embrace them.” John Calvin ![]() ![]() “Assuredly there is but one way in which to achieve what is not merely difficult but utterly against human nature: to love those who hate us, to repay their evil deeds with benefits, to return blessings for reproaches. “Nature teaches us to love our friends, but religion our enemies.” Thomas Fuller What you need to do is to forgive, what they need is your love.” Jeanette Coron “Those who are difficult to love, are difficult to love because they have gone through difficult things which have made them the way they are. It’s hard to hate someone when God gives you a supernatural love for that person.” Randy Smith You want to be like Jesus? You want to stop evil from spreading? You want to turn your enemy into your friend? You want to see evidence of the Holy Spirit in you? You want to root out all bitterness in your heart? You want to put aside the defeating victim attitude? Then show the humility of Christ, take the moral high ground and, Romans 12:21, “Overcome evil with good.” Don’t be natural. ![]() “Have we not come to such an impasse in the modern world that we must love our enemies – or else? The chain reaction of evil – hate begetting hate, wars producing more wars – must be broken, or else we shall be plunged into the dark abyss of annihilation.” Martin Luther King Jr. “Cherish your enemies they may be blessings in disguise.” Woodrow Kroll “The best way to destroy an enemy is to turn him into a friend.” F.F. They may hate one all the more, but incredible things happen within the one who lives this ethic out. “A person should respond not on the basis of how one is treated but on the basis of how one wants to be treated. He is praying for me.” Robert Murray McCheyne “If I could hear Christ praying for me in the next room, I would not fear a million enemies. The followers of Jesus are children of God, and they should manifest the family likeness by doing good to all, even to those who deserve the opposite.” F.F. “ bestows His blessings without discrimination. “The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our enemies: probably because they are generally the same people.” G.K. “You never so touch the ocean of God’s love as when you forgive and love your enemies.” Corrie Ten Boom Pray for yourself, pray for the other person, and pray for help.Ĭhristian quotes about loving your enemies Tell God that you can’t do it on your own and you need his help. That is why you must rely on the Holy Spirit. You’re probably the only one who can share the gospel message with them. That coworker, family member, bad friend, or boss probably has never seen a true Christian. You can be doing everything right, but as soon as you sin once, unbelievers will have something to say. If you are a Christian you have to remember you are being watched like a hawk by unbelievers. Our first response to something shouldn’t be to throw up our middle finger or to get into a fighting stance. When you are loving your enemies it helps you conform into the image of Christ. If you’re not saved or not sure, then please click the link above. You can’t be a new creation unless you are saved. You can’t learn to love your enemy unless you are a new creation. There was a time when you were an enemy of God, but Christ loved you and saved you from the wrath of God. Do you give God a reason to love you? A Christian sins before a holy God yet he still pours out his love unto us. To me this is a reflection of the gospel. We feel like how can I love someone that keeps sinning against me? They give me no reason to love them. This topic is something we all struggle with at times. ![]()
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