LOVING ONE’S ENEMIES (LUKE 6:27-38): THE SIGN OF INTEGRITY FOR THOSE BELONGING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6387752Keywords:
Luke’s Gospel, Kingdom of God, Love, Enemies, IntegrityAbstract
In this paper the author explores Jesus’ teaching regarding loving one’s enemies in his first sermon presented in Luke’s Gospel. The approach is practical, yet firmly anchored in the text and in the larger context of the sermon. The simple and straightforward conclusion is that loving one’s enemies is the sign of integrity for those belonging in the Kingdom of God, who are interested in virtues rather than their personal welfare, being freed of the usual ways of the World.
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