Word nerd warning: The Bible isn't written in English, but that's how we read it. The Bible wasn't written in the 21t century, either...but that's how we read it. So, what did Jesus mean by words like "hate" and "enemies" and "persecute"? It turns out, Jesus wasn't talking about extreme emotions and rare circumstances. He was talking about something that applies to most people most days. 

Jesus is not about that T.H.U.G. Life and we're not supposed to be either. 

Originally shared March 16, 2025 at Eaton Rapids Church of the Nazarene.