Why would you want God to soften my heart towards His enemies?
Good question, I'm glad you asked. Thanks.
1) God loves his "enemies". He doesn't need you to hate them.
2) Other believers are certainly not the enemies of God.
3) Jesus taught us that it is
godly behavior to love our enemies.
4) This is required of the children of our Father in heaven. And...
5) to be perfect, as our heavenly Father is perfect. (vs 48 below)
Matthew 5:43-48 NIV
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[
a] and hate your enemy.’
44 But I tell you,
love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
45
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.
46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get?
Are not even the tax collectors doing that?
47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others?
Do not even pagans do that?
48
Be perfect, therefore,
as your heavenly Father is perfect.
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