But I say to you, love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you. (Matthew 5:44)
How are we suppose to live out this Bible verse? Maybe Jesus didn't understand how mean this person is to you. Or maybe this verse doesn't apply to your situation.
This is not true in any way. Jesus had many enemies in the Bible, but he loved them all. He was compassionate to the people that tried to kill him. He even forgave the whole worlds sins as he was being tortured on the cross. He prayed, "Father forgive them, for they know not what they are doing." (Luke 23:34) Jesus forgave and even Loved his enemies constantly. There are so many examples!
The Lord talks about forgiveness constantly in his word.
Matthew 18:21-22
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times."
Mark 11:25
And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.
Colossians 3:13
Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
There is so much to say on the subject of forgiveness. And I know it will be hard to forgive! But pray daily for the Lord to help you to love the person you are holding offenses over. When you don't forgive someone, you are only hurting yourself and the Lord. You are not hurting the other person, because they don't even care if you forgive them or not. Just remember that the Lord died for EVERYONE'S mistakes, not just yours. Please the Lord and forgive those who don't deserve forgiveness, because you were once like them.
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