Relationships and family
What does the Bible say about loving difficult people?
Jesus set the bar at loving enemies and praying for those who mistreat us, which is impossible without His help.
What Scripture says
Matthew 5:44
“But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,”
Romans 12:20-21
“Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.” Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Luke 6:31
““As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.”
Colossians 3:13
“bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.”
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