Fight Hatred With Love
Recently, my heart has been heavy because of everything I hear on the news.
Like you, I’ve watched stories about innocent people whose lives have been taken. Hatred seems to be everywhere.
As followers of Christ, we are called to model Jesus. And what that means is we must fight hatred with love. We must fight injustice with forgiveness, show compassion for all people – even the ones who do not like us.
Jesus loves unconditionally. He even loves the people who do not love Him. And we ought to try to do the same thing.
The Bible says in Luke 6:27, “Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you.”
So, when you hear news stories about ongoing violence or tragedy, consider responding with love instead of hatred, with compassion instead of apathy, and with grace instead of condemnation.
And remember, even on the earth’s darkest days, Jesus is the conquering King who will return again for His people.
“We must fight injustice with forgiveness, show compassion for all people – even the ones who do not like us.”
Luke 6:27
“But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you.”