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A Love For Enemies
Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020 (message contributor)
Summary: God's call to love others.
INTRODUCTION
Loving your enemies may be on the most challenging commands give to us by Christ. (Matthew 5:43-44, Luke 6:27-28). Yet, when applied, loving our enemies can
1. Bless and transform our lives.
2. Make this world a better place to live in.
WHO IS YOUR ENEMY?
1. Anyone who curses you (Matthew 5:44)
2. Anyone who hates you (Luke 6:28)
3. Anyone who uses you (Matthew 27:27-30)
4. Anyone who persecutes you (Acts 8:3)
WHY LOVE YOUR ENEMY?
1. To be like God (Matthew 5:45)
2. To be unlike sinners (Matthew 5:46-47)
3. To overcome evil (Romans 12:20)
HOW TO LOVE YOUR ENEMY?
1. Bless them (Romans 12:14)
2. By doing good to them (Exodus 23:4-5)
3. Pray for them (Matthew 5:44)
TAKEAWAY
We ought to love others because God loves us. The aim is to reveal Christ.
phileo love to gradually develop. Even if not, we still have the duty
and privilege to be "sons of the Most High"...
