Love Your Enemies

“You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! (Matthew 5:43-44 NLT)

Arguably, the most difficult prayer to pray is one for your enemies.

Human nature, such as it is, operates based on proportional response. If you treat me well, I will respond likewise. If you deal with me poorly, I will respond in kind. I…