Loving the Unlovable

Jesus's teaching to 'love your enemies' is one of His most challenging and counter-cultural commands. This study explores what that looks like in practice and the transformative power behind it.

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Reading list

Exodus 23:4–5

If you come across your enemy’s ox or donkey wandering off, be sure to return it. If you see the donkey of someone who hates you fallen down under its load, do not leave it there; be sure you help them with it.

Proverbs 25:21–22

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.

Matthew 5:43-44

You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

Luke 6:27–28

But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.