Christians,do you find it easy to love strangers?

Question

Do you love the ones who persecute you?
Love the unlovley,,is it hard for you,have you tried to do it?

Answer 1

I`ve never met a stranger.
It`s only after I get to know someone better that I become more aware of their quirks and idiosyncrocies. I always treat people as I would like to be treated myself. I used to be very prejudice against anyone who wasn`t like me. Now I relish the differences in people. I know now that I missed out on many good friendships that could have been. I was afraid of what my friends would think of me if I associated with persons who they considered NOT part of the IN CROWD. If there has been someone you have shunned lately, make a new friend. Take your blinders off. Look with your heart and you will begin to see with your soul, not your eyes. You will become a better person for it.

Answer 2

I love everyone. Because Jesus told me to.

But sometimes I have to think about the ones who persecute me & return curses dipped in the love of God. And pray for those who persecute other Christians also. But I pray that they come to the knowledge of Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God & Savior. But to bind those who persecute & loose those Christians from their place of bondage. But in binding the persecutor that they be taught Gods Word for the chance to come to salvation.

I have to walk in forgiveness. So? As a curse comes my way, I return it, dipped in Gods love. This is blessing those who curse me.

Even people I love very much can act unlovely at times. I just walk in forgiveness & try to point the conversation in a positive direction.

Answer 3

Are you kidding me? There are days when it is hard to love even my own children and husband!!

Seriously, it has been one of the hardest commandents for me to follow, and without Jesus, I surely could not do it. This is one of the constant struggles within my Christian walk. I can't go but a few days without being in prayer over this.

Please realize that I am not speaking for other Christians, I am sure there are those who find it easy........

Answer 4

I may not be a "Christian" in the orthodox sense, but I don't find it hard to love anyone except the self-righteous or those who hurt others--the same ones that made even Jesus want to beat his head against a rock.

Someone who is addicted or filthy or a total screw-up is actually easier for me to love, I think--I know how messy my own life is, so I can identify.

Answer 5

I do not find it hard to love strangers if I am close to God. I can tell when my heart strays because the things you talk about become more difficult. But the closer to God I am the more of His love shows through.

nfd♥
Lover of my Lord Jesus Christ

REMEMBER.......love the sinner, hate the sin!

Answer 6

It is very hard to love those who persecute. God help to struggle against negative emotions. He forgive and help to withstand injustice.

Answer 7

I do not at all find it easy. Loving your enemies is one of the hardest things ever. But God loves and forgives, and so should we. Its something that need to be thought of and practiced everyday.

Answer 8

You kind of give it a second thought but, we are called to do it. And its worth doing it. You never know who might respond. and yes i've tried it. Last night we were out on the streets talking to prostitutes. They responded very well. Thats the power of God, all glory to Jesus!!!

Answer 9

We don't have to like people to love them in action. It is not easy, but we are to always do what is in the best interest of others whether we like them or not.

Answer 10

No, I find it expensive. Up to $150 for a couple of hours. It's not worth it, especially with the elevated risk of disease.