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NASB | Luke 6:28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 6:28 bless and show kindness to those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. |
Subject: Islam the religion that hates Christians |
Bible Note: Greetings Doc! Sorry for the delay in responding my friend! I have been swamped lately due to work and weather. :) I just had a similar conversation with someone the other day. It is a difficult question, but here is a simplistic answer to it. I try to divide my response into an individual and a corporate approach. As an individual, in accordance with the Sermon on the Mount, I have an obligation to love, pray for, and minister to my enemies. (Matt. 5:38-48) Rom 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God's wrath, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord. Rom 12:20 Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head. Rom 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. The only way we are going to reach those who are enemies of the cross is to love them unconditionally and sincerely. Now, on a corporate level, our nation has an obligation to protect the innocent. So, military action may be required. I understand that, for many, this is a very emotional issue. But, we need to remember that the only Christ many of these individuals will ever see is the Christ modeled by and through us. No matter the intentions of our 'enemies', they are not in control. God is! God loves them, and died for them. How can we not demonstrate His love to them? Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |