How To Get Your Enemies to Like You
This week I learned how to get my enemies to like me. I was surprised by what I learned.
In the jail we engaged with Matthew 5:43-44. You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you,love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
The prisoners discussed how this might be possible. “We could pray for our enemies.”
“Yes, that is a good idea. But how do we love people who we feel are persecuting us? We are supposed to love them AND pray for them.”
One young fellow had a brilliant insight. “I always try to make friends with my enemies. Otherwise I have to bring them with me, even when I get transferred to another cell. They become voices in my head. If I can become friends with them, the enemy will disappear.”
Next week I will tell you another secret I learned this week. This particular advice never crossed my mind. Quite the opposite. I wonder if it will resonate with you? Next week.
Now I am curious. What works for you as you love AND pray for those who persecute you? |
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