Does that mean we should love Satan? I have always wondered this.....
2006-12-15 11:49:30 · 6 answers · asked by hearty_621 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Maybe not!
That is what is supposed to be Christian’s attitude toward fellow humans who make themselves their enemies. Jesus counseled: “Continue to love your enemies, to do good to those hating you.”
But at Ephesians 6:12, we are told that “we have a wrestling” against “wicked spirit forces in the heavenly places.” Evidently, then, God expects us to fight Satan’s influence.
The Scriptures recommend a two-step approach to resisting the Devil. We are admonished: “Subject yourselves, therefore, to God; but oppose the Devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7)
2006-12-15 12:22:32 · answer #1 · answered by papavero 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it speaking about loving people. The kind of love that is spoken of is doing what is best for them, not just making them feel good.
Practicing this kind of love takes a lot of discernment.
The following is an example of how tought this is:
Jude 21-23
21 Keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.
22 Be merciful to those who doubt; 23 snatch others from the fire and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear-hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.
(from New International Version)
2006-12-15 12:42:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you are not to love Satan. Love doesn't mean you have to make people feel all warm and fuzzy, it means you care enough to speak the truth even if they spit in your face. Satan is beyond the truth and redemption.
2006-12-15 11:57:20 · answer #3 · answered by angel 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" - Jesus of Nazareth, as recorded in Matthew 5:44
Both "enemies" and "those who" seem to be indicative of human "who's"
I say no.
2006-12-15 11:56:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to love the people you have hurt.
2006-12-15 11:55:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It only refers to your fellow humans not the ex angle that wants to destroy you, your family and friends for all eternity.
2006-12-15 12:01:16 · answer #6 · answered by Phoebe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋