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Benefits Of Loving Your Enemies
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Benefits of Loving Our Enemies
1. There is a physical benefit
Proverbs 14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
2. There is a psychological benefit
Proverbs 23:7
As a person thinks within himself, so he is.
3. There is a relationship benefit
Proverbs 17:9
Overlook an offense and bond a friendship. Fasten on to a slight and goodbye friend.
4. There is a spiritual benefit
Matthew 6:15
If you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
Proverbs 11:25
The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed.
5. There is a kingdom benefit
Matthew 5:46-48
If all you do is love the lovable, so you expect a bonus? Anybody can do that. You are kingdom subjects. Now live like it. Live generously and graciously toward others the way God lives towards you.
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