How does the Bible say to love your enemies?

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; For example, the New International Version reads: “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”.

What is the enemy of love?

Fear is the Enemy of Love.

How do you pray for someone you hate?

I am struggling right now, Lord, and you are my savior and my support. Lord, please let your spirit into my heart so that I can move forward. Fill me with your light and let me see clear enough to come out of this fog of hatred and anger. Lord, be my everything at this moment so I can be the person you desire for me.

How do you respond when someone hurts your feelings?

One of the best things that you can do when someone hurts your feelings is to just tell them. You don’t need to be confrontational or make a scene, just let them know that what they said or did was hurtful and share how it made you feel. This conversation then usually goes one of two ways.

Can We love our enemies if we have no enemies?

If it is our enemies we are to love, they must remain enemies. Unless you have enemies, you cannot love them. And if you have no enemies, I wonder if you have any friends. The moment you choose your friends, their enemies become your own enemies. By having convictions, we make ourselves the enemies of those who oppose these convictions.

How do you deal with an enemy in life?

Take a sober look at your enemies’ goals and evaluate them with fairness. If necessary, block them decisively. In order to counteract your enemies effectively on a given issue, join the greatest possible variety of likeminded people. Wherever possible, show your enemies kindness.

Is it possible to love your enemy if he is hungry?

Another servant of God stated: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink . . . Do not let yourself be conquered by the evil, but keep conquering the evil with the good.” ( Romans 12:20, 21) But is such love really possible in this divided world? Jehovah’s Witnesses unequivocally answer yes!

What does the Bible say about praying to your enemies?

“I say to you,” said Jesus Christ, “continue to love your enemies and to pray for those persecuting you; that you may prove yourselves sons of your Father who is in the heavens, since he makes his sun rise upon wicked people and good and makes it rain upon righteous people and unrighteous.” — Matthew 5:44, 45.