I believe it's in Luke 6:27
2007-04-04 16:10:45 · 18 answers · asked by buttercup 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Could it be tolerance?
2007-04-04 16:23:13 · answer #1 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It means you should take no joy if you're forced to kill an enemy in self defense, and you should do it quickly and humanely, whenever possible.
Luke 6 certainly applies, but not when you're being attacked by terrorists or by others who are only interested in destroying you.
Sometimes the most loving way to treat your enemy is to show him that he's wrong, and his methods won't work, and sometimes that requires "loving" chastisement.
2007-04-04 23:46:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It, along with the rest of Christ's teachings, show how unique the Son of God is as a teacher. This is one of the passages that really separates Christianity from other ideologies; loving your enemy is an extremely radical thing in today's world, and has been all throughout history.
2007-04-04 23:17:46 · answer #3 · answered by Nil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means, first of all, that you do know who your enemies are. The verse refers to our responses to our enemies. The usual response to enemies who be to seek their destruction. Jesus called His followers to a higher level response. It is a high calling no doubt and I am sure many believers have struggled with doing the right thing. But the Holy Spirit helps us in our weaknesses.
2007-04-04 23:17:57 · answer #4 · answered by Seraph 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love is always better than hate. I think it's beneficial for us, not just our enemies. Think about the horrible things people have done because of rage. Imagine snapping out of it and having to live with the consequences of your actions. I'd rather turn the other cheek for both our sakes.
May God Bless you.
2007-04-04 23:21:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Luke 6
"If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' love those who love them. [33] And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' do that. [34] And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' lend to 'sinners,' expecting to be repaid in full. [35] But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. [36] Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
2007-04-04 23:17:48 · answer #6 · answered by Red neck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not that I have to fake a feeling toward someone who is my enemy. I don't have to gush about how much I love them. But I do have to behave in loving ways. I have to treat them with dignity and help them if they are in need.
In the end, the way we treat people speaks to who we are, not how much they deserve it.
2007-04-04 23:22:16 · answer #7 · answered by Contemplative Chanteuse IDK TIRH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love your enemy means to love the person like you love yourself. you are not always pleased with what you do, in fact there are times when you hate what you do. But you still love yourself, only you hate the sin. Likewise, we should love our enemy, that does not mean that we should agree or like the things that they do. We need to remember that God loves them just like he loves us.
2007-04-04 23:16:44 · answer #8 · answered by kitty21 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Forgive.
Turn the other cheek.
The Golden Rule.
2007-04-04 23:14:15 · answer #9 · answered by S K 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means I have to make a conscious effort because it doesn't come naturally.
2007-04-04 23:14:39 · answer #10 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means pray for ur enemy and never think of revenge againt them
2007-04-04 23:15:14 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋