The Gospel of Matthew - Love for Enemies | Matthew Chapter 5 : 43 - 48

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus teaches about loving one's enemies. He contrasts the common practice of loving one's neighbor and hating one's enemy with the higher standard of loving even those who persecute and mistreat you. Jesus explains that anyone can love those who love them in return, but his followers are called to love their enemies and pray for those who mistreat them. He reasons that by doing so, they demonstrate themselves to be children of God, reflecting God's unconditional love and mercy. This passage challenges believers to embody a love that transcends natural inclinations and reflects the boundless love of God.