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Why Loving Your Enemies is the Hardest—and Healthiest—Path

Why Loving Your Enemies is the Hardest—and Healthiest—Path

Choosing Grace Over Revenge in a World Addicted to Conflict

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Oct 20, 2024
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guts over fear

Recently, a friend sent me a haunting quote:

“The true mark of a Christian isn’t loving Jesus; it’s loving Judas.”

In a world that rewards bitter grudges and fighting fire with fire, the teachings of Jesus on loving our enemies can seem radical, off-putting, and naïve.

Why on earth would we put energy into loving those who treat us with contempt? Shouldn't…

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