What does the Bible say about how do you treat your enemy?
The World English Bible translates the passage as: But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you, The Novum Testamentum Graece text is: ἐγὼ δὲ λέγω ὑμῖν, ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἐχθροὺς ὑμῶν
How can I be kind to my enemy?
I hope they can be of some use to you:
- Stop, breathe, detach yourself.
- Put yourself in their shoes.
- Seek to understand.
- Seek to accept.
- Forgive, and let the past go.
- Find something to love.
- See them as yourself, or a loved one.
- Find common ground.
How do you talk to your enemy?
They’re a perfect lesson in how to deal with an enemy, and perhaps put your relationship on a whole new footing:
- Listen before you judge.
- Start with respect.
- Be honest. It’s OK if you don’t agree.
- Find whatever common ground you can.
- Keep at it.
What does the Bible say about being kind to your enemies?
‘ But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” “But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great.” Luke 6:35 ESV. “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them.”
How do you pray for your enemies?
Jesus admonishes us to “love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” (Lk 6:27-28). Paul does the same by saying, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.” (Rm 12:20).
Who are my enemies according to the Bible?
In the Bible, my enemy is someone who does not like me, someone who wants to do me harm, never someone I don’t like or to whom I want to do harm. In fact, He said we are to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us (Mt 5:44).
What are the benefits of loving your enemies?
- Loving Your Enemies Empowers You.
- It Improves the Social Environment Around You.
- It Makes It Easier to Love and Forgive.
- Loving Your Enemies Helps You Become More Respectful and Considerate of Others.
- Loving Your Enemies Helps You Become More Empathetic.
- It Allows You to Transform Hate into Positive Emotions and Actions.