"Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully
use you and persecute you."
MATTHEW 5:44
The nature of the Kingdom of God is quite different, and its
character reflects that difference. There is not a kingdom on the face of the earth that could ever adopt a philosophy that says "love your enemies." If you accept the premise that Jesus really is
a King then you are compelled to acknowledge that this King and His Kingdom are truly not of this world.
A national defense policy based on "Love Your Enemies" would be political and national suicide for any earthly government. This Heavenly Order is such a radical departure from the ways of the world that it requires some rather deep experiences with God before a person can really enter into the service of the King, because that service is so unlike anything anyone has ever seen or experienced.
Love that is found in 1 John 4 v 7 - 8 will motivate to love those who hate you.
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