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“But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. --- Luke 6:27 NLT The Jews despised the Romans because they oppressed God’s people, but Jesus told the people to love these enemies. Such words turned many away from Christ. Jesus wasn’t talking about having affection for enemies; he was talking about an act of the will. You can’t “fall into” this kind of love---it takes conscious effort. Loving our enemies means acting in their best interests. We can pray for them, and we can think of ways to help them. Jesus loves the whole world, even though the world is in rebellion against God. Jesus asks us to follow his example by loving our enemies. Grant you enemies the same respect and rights as you desire for yourself. --- Life Application Study Bible notes