What does it mean to despitefully use someone?
despitefully – in a maliciously spiteful manner; “pray for them that despitefully use us” spitefully. Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection.
Why do we have to love our enemies?
So Jesus says love, because hate destroys the hater as well as the hated. That’s why Jesus says, “Love your enemies.” Because if you hate your enemies, you have no way to redeem and to transform your enemies. But if you love your enemies, you will discover that at the very root of love is the power of redemption.
What does it mean to love your enemy?
To “Love Your Enemy” is to find it in your heart to put aside any wrongs, and to love them as a fellow human being. You don’t have to love them like you love your parents or children or best friend. Picture the person you dislike most, and see if it’s easy to find that love for them.
What does Matthew 5 45 say?
That ye may be the children of your. Father which is in heaven: for he maketh. his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
What does the Bible say about those who despitefully use you?
Matt. 5 Verses 43 to 47 [44] But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; [46] For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye?
Where in the Bible does it say to pray for your enemies?
Jesus has just stated that some had taught that one should “hate your enemies” and in this verse he rejects this view….
| Matthew 5:44 | |
|---|---|
| ← 5:43 5:45 → | |
| Sermon on the Mount, altarpiece by Henrik Olrik (1830–1890) at Sankt Matthæus Kirke, Copenhagen, Denmark. | |
| Book | Gospel of Matthew |
| Christian Bible part | New Testament |
How do you love those who hate you?
A Practical Guide to Loving Those Who Hate You
- Detach yourself.
- Put yourself in their shoes.
- Accept them.
- Understand that fighting won’t solve any problems.
- Realize that love is the answer.
Who is God’s enemy?
The No. 1 enemy of God is Satan. Satan is a fallen angel who considered himself equal to God. This didn’t end well for Satan, who continues to try to destroy the things of God, even though God’s victory was secured at the cross.