Matthew 5:38-45
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well.If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.”
- Who are the enemies in your life?
- Which is harder for you, to speak to your enemies or to pray for your enemies
- Read Matthew 5:38-45 Why did Jesus tell us to turn the other cheek?
- Name someone who is a good role model of showing love to difficult people.
- What is keeping you from living at peace with your enemy?
- What steps do you need to take to love your enemies?
