If not, then what ever happened to "love your enemies"?
2006-08-18 12:17:56 · 32 answers · asked by acgsk 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
they are supposed to be don't because they are known for being hypocrits
2006-08-18 12:21:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Interesting question. The kind of love referred to in the context of Matthew 5:44 ("...love your enemies, bless them that curse you...") does not mean feeling an emotion of "love" or liking the enemies. It means wanting whats best for one's enemies. What's best for someone might not be what that individual would consider best. For some individuals, the only way of reaching salvation will be via the acceptance of a very painful punishment, because nothing else will wake them up to acknowledging their sin; however, any amount of pain is worth the price of realising salvation.
Satan made an irrevocable decision to turn against God; the demon's fate is sealed. Satan will be getting what's best for someone that chooses to turn against God. Since we already know this from Scripture, one should not bother wanting anything for Satan--God has already determined Satan's fate. For people living in this world that still have a chance to turn to God, it is not too late to wish what is best for them.
2006-08-18 12:35:44 · answer #2 · answered by MJQ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Satan and our enemies are not in the same category. Read the context when Jesus is talking about loving our enemies, Satan is not even in the picture.
2006-08-18 12:29:48 · answer #3 · answered by trainer53 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Verse "Love your Enemies" Was meant for humans.People that have have done you wrong. Satan will always be the Enemy of God and of christians.
2006-08-18 12:27:03 · answer #4 · answered by ReliableLogic 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ok it says Love Your Enemies, Not Gods enemy. We are suppose to love everyone because we do not have the right to judge for we are all sinners. We are not suppose to love satan. It even says it in the Bible. James 4:7-10 for example.
2006-08-18 12:30:14 · answer #5 · answered by A* 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
NO we don't love satan, the enemies we love are the ones we have on this earth God fights our enemies for us.
2006-08-18 12:24:53 · answer #6 · answered by grandma43 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is an excellent question and one I have asked myself several times. By Christ's standards, which is what we are striving to live up to, then yes, we should love Satan.
And he's a rather pathetic being if you think about it. He had everything given to him and was adored by his Creator. But it wasn't enough.
I would defer to hate the sin, love the sinner.
2006-08-18 12:28:41 · answer #7 · answered by fix_agent_86 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is the Jews that love Satan. Christians love QVC and Charleston Heston.
2006-08-18 12:23:22 · answer #8 · answered by the dreamer? 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Considering all the crimes and massacres that have taken place in the name of Christianity throughout history, maybe many of them do love Satan and call him God.
2006-08-18 12:25:13 · answer #9 · answered by Maverick 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope.
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Satan isn't a person. Therefore he's outta the realm of enemies. The Bible is referring to people, not fallen angels who fell for disobeying their creator and wanting more power.
2006-08-18 12:24:02 · answer #10 · answered by the nothing 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
that is a pretty good point i have to admit. but NO we do not love satan. nor do we hate satan because god is against hating.
2006-08-18 12:23:01 · answer #11 · answered by K.J. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋