Friending My Enemies Romans 12:17-19; Matthew 5:44-46.

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Friending My Enemies Romans 12:17-19; Matthew 5:44-46

Friending My Enemies Romans 12:17-19; Matthew 5:44-46

How enemies are made: 1.We refuse to LISTEN 2.We make ASSUMPTIONS 3.We listen to RUMORS 4.We obey our FEARS 5.We ignore God’s WORD 6.We do NOTHING 7.We ignore our FEELINGS

Rules for friending our enemies 1.Never repay EVIL for EVIL 2.Respect what is RIGHT 3.Be at peace with EVERYONE, as it is up to YOU 4.Don’t take REVENGE 5.Remember God’s WRATH 6.Love your ENEMY 7.Pray for those who PERSECUTE you