I don’t know about you, but I think one of the most challenging commands Jesus ever gave is found in today’s gospel in Matthew 5:44, where Jesus says, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Love your enemies.
I mean, it’s hard enough to love your neighbor. But to love someone whom you know is not ever going to love you back? To love the person who intends to, or has already caused you some kind of physical, emotional, or material harm? How do you do love them?
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