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Matthew 5:43–44 | Love Your Enemy: Jesus’ Kingdom Law vs the Church’s New Commandment Explained
You have heard it said, “Love your neighbor as yourself and be indifferent to your enemy.” But I say to you, love your enemy, speak well of those who curse you, do what is proper to those who are indifferent to you, and worship concerning those who mistreat you (Matthew 5:43–44).
The Mosaic Law instructs the Israelites to love their neighbors as themselves (Leviticus 19:18). The directive regarding indifference toward enemies originates from interpretive traditions established by Jewish leaders, rather than from the law itself. The question, “Who is your neighbor?” was the subject of…
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