Enemies

everyone admits, at least in theory, even those who do not have high ideals, that loving even enemies is a moral teaching, that it is right 103:5.2-3

The second Isaiah preached: “And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your soul. You shall be like a watered garden and like a spring whose waters fail not. And if the enemy shall come in like a flood, the spirit of the Lord will lift up a defense against him. ” 97:7.12

Jesus repetead many times: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who despitefully use you. 140:3.15 140:8.6 188:5.7

Prayer may be an angry cry for vengeance or a merciful intercession for one’s enemies. 91:8.7

Said Jesus: “When an enemy smites you on one cheek, do not stand there dumb and passive but in positive attitude turn the other; that is, do the best thing possible actively to lead your brother in error away from the evil paths into the better ways of righteous living.” 159:5.9

The wise man is a noble soul who is friendly in the midst of his enemies, tranquil among the turbulent, and generous among the grasping. 131:3.6

Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• Do good to others 103:5.2 — Ga 6:10.
• Love neighbors as self 103:5.2 — Lv 19:18,34; Mt 5:43-44; Mt 19:19; Mt 22:39; Mk 12:31,33; Lk 10:27; Ro 13:9b; Ga 5:13-14; Jm 2:8.
• Love one another 103:5.2 — 1 Th 4:9; 1 P 1:22; 1 Jn 3:11,23; 1 Jn 4:7,11-12,21; 2 Jn 1:5.
• Love fellows as Jesus loved 103:5.2 — Jn 13:34-35; Jn 15:12,17.
• Love enemies 103:5.2 — Mt 5:44; Lk 6:27,35.
• I dwell in high and holy place 97:7.12 — Is 57:15.
• Lord guides continually 97:7.12 — Is 58:11. *Spirit defends attacks*: Is 59:19.
• Love your enemies 140:3.15 — Mt 5:44; Lk 6:27-28. *New “Golden Rule”*: Mt 7:12; Lk 6:31.
• No greater love 188:5.7 — Jn 15:13.
• Love neighbor as self 159:5.9 — Lv 19:18,34; Mt 5:43-44; Mt 19:19b; Mt 22:39; Mk 12:31,33; Lk 10:27; Ro 13:9b; Ga 5:14; Jm 2:8.
• Not take vengeance 159:5.9 — Lv 19:18.
• Turn other cheek 159:5.9 — Mt 5:39; Lk 6:29a.