"Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works: Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words. At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge." 2 Timothy 4:14-16
Our fleshly knee jerk reaction is to retaliate. Even in Christ, we may pray for them but often I've asked that the Lord's dealings are just.
"See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men."1 Thessalonians 5:15
What better example of Christ Love & grace than to pray for our enemies?
Jesus said, "But 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; 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." Matthew 5:44-45
Who has grown & matured enough IN CHRIST to seek the Father asking all charges against them are dropped?
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