Love for Enemies

Matthew 5: 43-48

   “You have heard that it was said, ‘].’But I say to you, love your enemy and] pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be like your Father in heaven, since he causes the sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Even the tax collectors do the same, don’t they?And if you only greet your brothers, what more do you do? Even the Gentiles do the same, don’t they?So then, be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”Love your neighborand hate your enemy

Question for Reflection

What sort of “perfection” does Jesus intend when he says, “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matt. 5:48)? Paul asks, “Do you not know that you are God’s temple and…