I’ve noticed something interesting about my “enemies” as I’ve gone through life: I often learn from them. Many times, when people cut me down, there’s some bit of truth in what they say—and if I can hear that truth, I may be able to grow and do better in my service to God. When that happens, I’m grateful for my enemies. Maybe I even love them a little bit for helping me become a better Christian. Jesus may have had that idea in His mind when He told us to love our enemies, but I think mostly He just meant for us to do it, whether or not we see any benefit in it. The real advantage for us, of
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