“Love Your Enemies

And Pray For Those

Who Persecute You”

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Matthew5:43-48

Jesus does not preach an easy scripture. It is not easy for us to follow His commands, and those of God. As believers, our desire is to be obedient to Him in our choices and attitudes, but at times we resist the Word of God and may even wish we could soften His commands.

God’s Word is to be obeyed by His people.

To love God is to obey God.

Our Daily Bread – July 27, 2008