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It helps to understand the meaning of the Greek word agapao/agape. This "love" is not an emotional response. It doesn't "give as good as it gets" (Matthew 5:38), it gives regardless of what it gets. Agapeis best exemplified in the love God has for all men (John 3:16), even though men by and large do not return it.
"Agape" love is a conscious decision to seek the welfare of others, even "enemies" (illustrated by the parable of the "Good Samaritan" in Luke 10:30-37). It should prevent one from doing harm out of a desire for "reprisal" (Matthew 5:39), and seek out opportunities to benefit others, even those who will not appreciate it ("do good to those who hate you" - Matthew 5:44).
Because Christians have received love and forgiveness from a holy God who commanded perfect obedience, they see incomparable any worldly offense is in comparison. Also Christians realize and take comfort in the fact that God is the perfect judge and will bring perfect justice to every situations. Matthew 18:23-35 is an illustration about the hypocrisy of someone who has been forgiven everything and yet isn't willing to forgive others.
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∙ 14y agoThe christians are supposed to love their enemies, but sometimes its hard.
In The Bible it says to love thy neighbors as yourself, which means that we should treat them the way we want to be treated. Sometimes the christians don't show love, but we aren't perfect. But, we should strive to.
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∙ 14y agoMatthew 5:44 (KJV)
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;
Luke 6:27 (KJV)
But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you
The Parable of the Good Samaritan also taught that an enemy should be treated with kindness and compassion rather than contempt and hardness of heart.
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∙ 8y agoIn Mark, Jesus is reported to tell his followers to love their neighbours. Matthew and Luke expanded this, to say that Jesus told his followers to love their enemies.
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You ought not to hear what they are saying about you behind your back.
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to love
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Through being unable to find any enemies. And, .....if you have enemies, by being able to forgive your enemies. In the big picture of life hate does not accomplish anything, in fact built up emotions like hate can affect the body's organs and natural processes. "But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,......" -- Jesus Christ
What is a famous quote of baron von stuebon?
You say to your soldier, 'Do this' and he does it. But I am obliged to say to the American, 'This is why you ought to do this' and then he does it.
What is one of Baron von steuben quotes?
You say to your soldier, 'Do this' and he does it. But I am obliged to say to the American, 'This is why you ought to do this' and then he does it.
Why did Jesus say slay them?
If you are referring to the parable in Luke 19:12-27, Jesus didn't say those words, "a certain nobleman" did, and since it is a parable, the man who is portrayed as saying those words is not even an actual person. The parable is a depiction of Jesus second coming, so that "nobleman" is Jesus Christ, but only figuratively. And the words "slay them" are just an illustration of the judgement that awaits the enemies of God and His anointed king when He comes.
