Love Those Who Hate You

Jesus was born to die for mankind's sins so whoever accepts Him will have eternal life with Him.

Matthew 5:43-48, "You have heard it said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you...If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? If you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not the pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."

Luke 6:27-36, "But I tell you: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If one strikes your cheek, turn to him the other also. If he takes your coat, give him your cloak also. Do to others as you would have them do to you...Then your reward will be great and you will be the sons of the Most High, because He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father in heaven is merciful."

One Day all sin and this fallen universe will melt with fervent heat. Sin will be no more. We see this in II Peter 3:10-13:

"The Day of the LORD will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire and the earth and everything in it will be burnt up. Since everything will be destroyed in this manner, what kind of people ought you to be! Live holy and godly lives. That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire and the elements will melt with fervent heat! But in keeping with His promise we (His Chosen through salvation) are looking for a New Heaven and a New Earth, the home of the righteous." Are you counted with the saved? Accept Jesus Christ as your savior, then make a New Year's resolution to love your enemies, do good to them who hate you.