Luke 6:27

Verse

Luke 6:27

But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

  • Love
  • Enemies
  • Forgiveness
  • Relationships
  • Christ
Bebe's interpretation
In the Bible, this is one of the most difficult and counter-cultural commands. The world was saved by Jesus while we were His enemies. However, the context is essential. There will be judgment for those who are praised by the world because they say what the world wants to hear. Here, the enemies are those who hate those who love Christ. Likewise, this command is intended to focus on seeking the good of the other person rather than enabling, endorsing, or cooperating in their abuse.
In the Christian's arsenal, the supernatural love of God is an incredible weapon. The only one who is indwelt by the Holy Spirit can wield this weapon of war. Only through the love of Christ that is manifest in our hearts will we be able to love our enemies, to do good to those who hate us, to pray for those who despitefully use us, and to return kindness to those who mock us and ridicule us, hate us and kill us.
Godly love is one that is beyond the nature and understanding of unregenerate people. By ourselves, we will never be able to love our enemies and do good for those who are unkind to us and spitefully use us. Godly love cannot be learned through education or developed through training. It is from a heart that places Christ at the center of every aspect of their lives that God's divine love flows.
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