In our polarized culture, potential enemies lurk around every ideological corner. Think of the back-and-forth in the comment section of blogs, our deeply entrenched political system that pits Democrats against Republicans, or the on-going mommy wars. Whenever we face someone who disagrees with our deeply held convictions, we tend to either passionately defend our vantage point or simply dismiss them.

Jesus offers a counter-intuitive proposal; “You have heard the law of Moses say, ‘Love your neighbors and hate your enemies.’ But I say, ‘Love your enemies.'” This mantra is often quoted, but rarely lived out. We say, “Love your enemies,” but then go back to our bunker, maybe with a superficial smile, but without stopping to apply Jesus’ words to our lives.

To read more, please click the link below to Her.meneutics

http://www.christianitytoday.com/women/2013/february/chick-fil-as-lesson-on-loving-your-enemies.html

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