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But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, – Matthew 5:44 There were some in Jesus days who had found a “loop-hole” in the love command, it said only to love one’s neighbour, they reasoned. That would imply that those who were not one’s neighbour by proximity were not included. In fact if one was not to love his non-neighbours, then surely he will be free to hate his enemies. It was this erroneous thinking that Jesus attacked in Matthew 5:43-47. Jesus left no “loop-hole” in the love command. He corrected their misinterpretation. In Luke 23:34, when Jesus was on the cross, He prayed for His crucifiers. Herein is love so divine that it can forgive those who crucify Him. Truly, the love of Christ is immeasurable. Jesus has overcome evil with good and Christians are taught to do likewise in Romans 12:14-21 and Luke 6:27-37. Christians are taught not to seek revenge but to pray for and forgive their enemies. Hatred only breeds more hatred. Returning evil for evil, or good for good, is the way most people live. But Christians must live on a higher level and return good for evil because God has shown mercy to us. We are to treat others with mercy as God has treated us. Of course, this requires love, because our first inclination is to fight back. It is difficult and surely we need to pray and ask God for love as we try to show kindness to our enemies. Do unto others in the same way you want God to do to you. So now, if there is anyone who has done you wrong or even hurt you in the past, don't wait any longer. Start praying for them by asking God to help you to forgive that person. Pray that you will treat them nicely with love and respect. If you happen to see that person again, do remember to show your love by actions. What are you waiting for? If you miss this chance, you may not have the desire to pray for that person again. If we say that we love God, then let's do what God wants us to do. Amen? Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. – Romans 12:21 Selected – “The Christian Ethic of Love” by Norman L. Geisler. This Week @ Detonate: Hello fellow Brothers and Sisters in Christ! We are pleased to inform you that a special speaker by the name of Pastor Bryan will be coming to service this Saturday at 4.45pm! Do remember to come in your sports attire. I repeat, come in your SPORTS ATTIRE(appropriate dressing still applies). Prayers and Fasting from the Body: This day, 12 Oct 2009 at 00:00 am, as we deny ourselves and fast till the end, a 3:16 movement, we gonna get down to our knees to pray for the people that we will be inviting for the 3:16 event on 12 Dec 2009 at 06:30 pm. We gonna trust and believe God to open the hearts of those in our generation to recognise God in their lives! Let us encourage each other along the way. Amen! URGENT! PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOUR FRIENDS, AS YOU FAST FROM YOUR FOOD ITEM Fast a day keeps the devil away. Fast a day save your friend today. Fast a day keeps you awake.  |
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