Matthew 5:43-48 Is About Love for Enemies
(Verse 43) “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ (Verse 44) But I tell you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you . . . (Verse 45) that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. (Verse 46) If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? (Verse 47) And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? (Verse 48) Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”
Who is your enemy? Right now there are many people turning on US. Did you know that? Who do I mean when I say they are turning on US? I mean other LutheranChurch bodies believe “WE” are the ENEMY. Why? To start with, because we have chosen to break away from the ELCA; we have shaken up the troops and created some unrest.
ARE WE THE ENEMY? If we have to choose between what is Biblically sound or what is politically correct, I guess we are the enemy, then. WE CHOSE to stay with what is BIBLICALLY CORRECT. The confusion and conflict has been over whether to accept the authority of the WORD OF GOD or vote to follow the BLOWING WIND OF the CULTURE. The word of god was God-breathed and never changing. The CULTURE IS CONSTANTLY CHANGING.
NOW that you know that you are the ENEMY, I ask you to pray for your BROTHERS and SISTERS in Christ. Pray for your ENEMIES that they, too, will be lead by the SPIRIT OFGOD and hold firm to what is BIBLICALLY SOUND. Pray without ceasing.
God Loves You and so do I…..Pastor Ron.