![]() The reframing of enmity to incorporate love for the enemy was a radical concept – particularly in a world dominated by the 'peace' of an empire that came at the end of a sword. Into this setting we find a broad expansion of the commands of Torah – as summarised in Matthew 22:37-40 – to encompass those who would be considered enemies. Lest we think that this is something new, Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5:43-47 responds to some of the same expression of group divides: 'Love your neighbour, and hate your enemy'. The general zeitgeist is one of increasing bifurcation and entrenching divides. Especially in our current context of COVID policies and protests over lockdown, the international news coming out of Afghanistan, and what feels like constant political tension and dispute. The Seven Deadly Sins – These Sins Are An Abomination Unto God Proverbs 6:16-22 KJV Proverbs 6: 16- 22 KJV 16These six things doth.It seems we never have to look far to see examples of people and groups being defined as the 'enemy’.Pray For Those Who Speak to Spoil Your Name: Show Mercy Luke 6:35 Pray For Those Who Speak to Spoil Your Name Luke 6:26-2.Walk In The Light John 8:12 “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I. Praise Sunday” Jesus is the Light of the World. ![]() Tell The Truth and Shame the Devil Proverbs 12:22 KJV Anything that is not the whole truth is a lie. ![]()
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