The world’s standard is to love those that love you back. Jesus raises
the standard; to love even our enemies. Our natural inclination is to
seek retaliation, which says, “You hurt me, so I will hurt you.” This
leads to a divided world filled with conflict. Jesus teaches us to
“love our enemies” and to “pray for those who persecute us.” Jesus
demonstrated this by loving us at the cross, even while we were His
enemies. He overcame evil with love (note: this does not condone
abuse nor prohibit self-defense). To love like Jesus, we must first allow
God’s love to change our hearts, and pray for those who hurt us. The
result: we can treat everyone with kindness and love. This leads to a
blessed life and demonstrates the power of His Kingdom.
Pastor Kalae George, Associate Pastor
Sunday April 23, 2023 Live at 6:00 PM