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Matthew 5:45 · KJV

"That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust."

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Passage Context

43Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
44But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
45That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
46For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
47And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?

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Devotional Reflection

LoveGratitudeCompassionAwe

We often talk about the benefits of being God's child, like being forgiven, saved, going to heaven with God, receiving the Holy Spirit, and winning in the end when Christ comes back. But one of the best things about being human is being able to treat people who don't like or hate us in a way that shows how God would treat them. Anyone can return hate for hate, but only a child of God can return blessings and prayers for his or her enemies.

Prayer

Father, I appreciate Your love for me even when I was at odds with You. I appreciate You giving me the option to accept or reject Your love by putting Your Son's life in danger. Please pour Your love into my heart as You promised so that I can love everyone as You have loved me, even my enemies. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

LoveJoyGratitudeCompassionAwe

We often talk about the benefits of being God's child, like being forgiven, saved, going to heaven with God, receiving the Holy Spirit, and winning in the end when Christ comes back. But one of the best things about being human is being able to treat people who don't like or hate us in a way that shows how God would treat them. Anyone can return hate for hate, but only a child of God can return blessings and prayers for his or her enemies.

Prayer

Father, I am grateful that you loved me even when I was still your enemy. Thank you for putting your Son's life in danger so I could choose whether or not to accept your love. As you promised, please fill my heart with your love so I can love even my enemies as much as you have loved me. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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