1. Words I Wish Jesus Hadn’t Said: LOVE YOUR ENEMIES
Matthew 5:38-48, Romans 12:

3. R, F, B.
No Revenge
Forgive
Bless
“Love must be sincere” Romans 12:9

4. NO REVENGE: love your enemies
Being vengeful has consequences.
A vengeful heart is never satisfied.

5. Give generously without
Turn the other cheek
Give generously without
conditions
Give sacrificially
Go the extra mile

6. THE “F” WORD! FORGIVE: love your enemies.
Matthew 5: 43-48
God does hate evil, but his intent is to
bring reconciliation.
Forgiveness is at the very core of Christianity and represents love in the highest form.
Even as He took his last breath, Jesus cried out, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34.

7. We bless our enemies through our kindness.
BLESSING: love your enemies.
We bless our enemies through our graciousness
Luke 6:27-31
We bless our enemies through our kindness.
Romans 12:14-20.
We bless our enemies through our prayers. Romans 12:14.

8. LET’S GET PERSONAL! Who do you need to forgive?
Do you have an ‘enemy’ who you are allowing to rob you of your peace because you are trying to get even?
Are there people you need to cultivate the habit of blessing and not cursing or being irritated and annoyed with?