Love your Enemy (3)
-
People who are our enemies must be treated fairly by the law.
The same law applies both to the native-born and to the foreigner residing among you (Ex 12:49).
The same laws and regulations will apply both to you and to the foreigner residing among you (Num 15:16).
There should not be different laws for people of different races and religions. Judges must treat everyone fairly.
Hear the disputes between your people and judge fairly, whether the case is between two Israelites or between an Israelite and a foreigner residing among you. Do not show partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike (Deut 1:16-17).
-
Employers must treat people of different races and religions fairly.
Do not take advantage of a hired worker who is poor and needy, whether that worker is a fellow Israelite or a foreigner residing in one of your towns (Deut 24:14).
-
Paul’s instruction that those who do not work should not eat is for believers, not for unbelievers. Unfortunately, many Christians prefer to apply them to people who do not belong to the body of Christ.
-
If possible, followers of Jesus should attempt to live at peace with everyone, not just people they like, or those that are the same.
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone (Rom 12:18).
-
Followers of Jesus should not seek revenge against those that harm them.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil… Do not take revenge (Rom 12:17,19).
If we trust God to deal with those who harm us, we do not need to seek revenge. We can bless those who harm us.
-
Violence can never overcome evil.
-
Followers of Jesus must keep good attitudes to people of other races and religions. We must not slip into of rage, anger or malice (Col 3:8). Some malice might be directed to other believers, must most will be directed at people of other religions and races.
Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God… Get rid of all rage and anger, along with every form of malice (Eph 4:30-31)
Anger and malice grieve the Holy Spirit. We must be careful to avoid them when dealing with people who are different from us. The fruit of the spirit include patience, gentleness and kindness (Gal 5:22). They will flow if we are full of the Holy Spirit.
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good (Rom 12:21).
In the end, love will overcome evil.
Loving our enemies can be hard. We will often get ripped off. The key is that people loving their enemies should not be doing this alone. The love that Jesus called for should come out of a community of believers, who love each other and support each other. If a follower of Jesus is ripped by someone when they love their enemies, the other people in the body they belong to should bless them and support them.
Source: http://getrad2.blogspot.com/2019/03/love-your-enemy-3.html
Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.
"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
Please Help Support BeforeitsNews by trying our Natural Health Products below!
Order by Phone at 888-809-8385 or online at https://mitocopper.com M - F 9am to 5pm EST
Order by Phone at 866-388-7003 or online at https://www.herbanomic.com M - F 9am to 5pm EST
Order by Phone at 866-388-7003 or online at https://www.herbanomics.com M - F 9am to 5pm EST
Humic & Fulvic Trace Minerals Complex - Nature's most important supplement! Vivid Dreams again!
HNEX HydroNano EXtracellular Water - Improve immune system health and reduce inflammation.
Ultimate Clinical Potency Curcumin - Natural pain relief, reduce inflammation and so much more.
MitoCopper - Bioavailable Copper destroys pathogens and gives you more energy. (See Blood Video)
Oxy Powder - Natural Colon Cleanser! Cleans out toxic buildup with oxygen!
Nascent Iodine - Promotes detoxification, mental focus and thyroid health.
Smart Meter Cover - Reduces Smart Meter radiation by 96%! (See Video).