In the ethics of modern worldliness, hating people is a virtue. But not for Jesus. Sin is what He hates, and He teaches us here that those who belong to Him practice a very counter-cultural ethic of love: a love that puts others first, a love that does not expect anything in return, and a love that even extends to those who are your mortal enemies. In short, we are to love in a way that demonstrates the supernatural power of Christ and invites people to trust in Him.

Dr. Shawn Merithew