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Written by Simon Lan
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Sunday, 06 June 2010 20:57 |
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So we’ve all read the verses such as “But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you…” from Luke 6:27 and “But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you…” from Matthew 5:44. But in real life loving your “enemies” can be a difficult task, whether it’s in the workplace, at school, at university, even sometimes within the family.
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States (according to my education and not Wikipedia) who successfully led his country through its greatest internal crisis, the American Civil War, as well preserving the Union and ending slavery, displayed a great open-mindedness in this area. He said “The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend.”
It’s such an encouraging point of view, as well as a good place to start. He is also quoted for saying “I don't like that man. I must get to know him better.” Jesus once said in Luke 6:32 "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.” Challenge yourself to demonstrate the love of Jesus to someone who cannot give it back, and experiment on how your life and mindset can be altered by this attitude.
Have a great week :)
Good luck for exams, and remember Jesus everyday!
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