Love your enemies

In this sermon, we explore revenge stories. Some examples include hiding frozen bait in someone's house, letting someone's tires down daily, or secretly growing illegal plants in someone's yard and reporting them.

As Christians, we must deal with these situations differently. In Luke 6:27-36, Jesus teaches us to love our enemies and do good to those who hate us. He asks us to turn the other cheek, give generously, and treat others as we want to be treated.

Why does God ask us to do such difficult things? It's not about having an easy life. God wants to transform us to be more like Him. When the Bible seems to ask for the impossible, it’s a chance to grow. Anyone can hate their enemies or seek revenge, but as Christians, we are called to a higher standard.

Christianity challenges us to love the unlovable and be kind to the ungrateful. Our actions should reflect Jesus’ teachings. By loving our enemies and doing good without expecting anything in return, we show true transformation. This is how we can change the world.

God calls us to treat others with the same mercy and kindness He shows us. This way, we will be rewarded greatly. How can we do this? By letting the Holy Spirit transform us and learning from Jesus' example.