Truth #2- Forgive and Pray for your enemy.
Rev Ricky Ho
Romans 12:14-21
18/10/09
* Act up or act on
*"Enemy" (Echithrus)- "one's persecutor"
* our enemies- not necessary those who hate us as much as they are people that we have
* love and pray for those who mistreat or persecute us
*tool God given us to help our enemies
*Jesus has called us (who are Christians) to a different type of conduct -than the world is used to.
*Matthew 5:44 But now I tell you : love your enemies ad pray for those who persecute you,
*Luke 6:28 bless those who curse you, and pray for those who ill-treat you
*People will see we are different because we have Jesus Christ in our lives
*Jesus said "Do unto others as you would have them do to you.."
2. This is far easier to preach than it is to practice
*Doesnt matter what is right or wrong but What Would Jesus Do (WWJD)- not easy to go and say sorry
3. Why should I pray for my enemies?
*When someone wronged us, it means they owe us-they have a debt with us
*We pay the price ourselves and refuse to exact the price out of the other person in any way
*The Bible tells us our forgiveness must immitate God's forgiveness in Christ
*Forgiveness is not natural, its supernatural
*Pray for your enemies (to bless them) not about your enemies (forgive him as I have)
*It changes your heart
*Frees you from bondage of anger
4. Do you remember the prayer that Jesus made while he was on the cross?
*"Father forgive them, for they know not what they do"
Who was Jesus praying for?
Jesus love for his enemies, resulted in possibility for you to be saved.
*When we pray for our enemies, that kind of prayer has the power to change us.
*It has the potential of changing our enemies.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
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