PB Devotion
“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:44-45
Have you struggled with Jesus’ command to love your enemies? Have you noticed that when you hate others, it easily makes you feel proud and self-righteous? Do you find yourself thinking, “They have done or said these horrible things, and I would never do that. They are inferior.” I’ve also learned that this kind of attitude undermines all of Jesus’ teaching about loving God and neighbor.
Recognizing the ugliness in this attitude doesn’t automatically lead you to love your enemies, but it begins to put that sinfulness to death. We must realize that we are all sinful and in need of forgiveness. Love the way Christ loves us.
The Power of Love!!
Expanding the Kingdom 2022!!
Matthew 5:44-45
Have you struggled with Jesus’ command to love your enemies? Have you noticed that when you hate others, it easily makes you feel proud and self-righteous? Do you find yourself thinking, “They have done or said these horrible things, and I would never do that. They are inferior.” I’ve also learned that this kind of attitude undermines all of Jesus’ teaching about loving God and neighbor.
Recognizing the ugliness in this attitude doesn’t automatically lead you to love your enemies, but it begins to put that sinfulness to death. We must realize that we are all sinful and in need of forgiveness. Love the way Christ loves us.
The Power of Love!!
Expanding the Kingdom 2022!!
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