God wants us to love others the way He loves us, and honestly, that’s not always easy. Sometimes we hold on to hurt because it feels safer than letting it go. But Proverbs 24:17–18 (NLT) reminds us, “Don’t rejoice when your enemies fall; don’t be happy when they stumble. For the Lord will be displeased with you…”God isn’t asking us to pretend the hurt didn’t happen—He’s asking us to choose love even when it’s hard.
Jesus Christ teaches us in Luke 6:27–28 (NLT), “But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.” This verse shows us that instead of holding grudges or staying angry, Jesus wants us to respond in a completely different way—He wants us to respond with love, the same love that He has for us.
And honestly, even if someone did something so hurtful that you can barely talk about it, God still calls us to forgive. That doesn’t mean forgiveness happens instantly. We’re human, and sometimes it takes time. But we can choose to make an effort, and we can pray and ask God to pull any hate or bitterness out of our hearts.
In conclusion, we should always remember to treat our enemies with compassion and love. When we choose love instead of hate, it helps our own hearts heal from the damage someone may have caused. It also keeps us close to God and protects our relationship with Him. Loving our enemies isn’t easy, but it’s one of the ways we show our Heavenly Father that we want to live the way He teaches us.
Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.
“Loving Your Enemies”, written for aheartforchristdevotions.blogspot.com by Kraiapril©2026. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ our Lord!
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