The Crying Game - Loving your enemy


“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor i and hate your enemy.’ 44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45that you may be children of your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:43-45)

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