Loving Our Enemies (Matt. 5:44)

Jesus reasoning is clear. In the act of addressing His followers, He directs their attention to the trial awaiting them. There will be persecution, the enemies will hate and curse. May the followers of Christ ex­hibit a hateful spirit of revenge? May they retaliate which curses and ill-treatment? Shall they give like for like? This Jesus expressely forbids when He says: Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, pray for them that despitefully use you and...