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Praying For Our Enemies Using Scripture
Imprecatory praying is a special type of prayer.
This type invokes a curse, and involves asking for divine judgment or punishment. These are found throughout the Bible, primarily in the Psalms, where they pray for God's judgment upon their enemies. Many were written by King David, the man after God’s own heart.
While Jesus and His disciples seldom quote these prayers directly, they emphasize the importance of forgiveness, love, and reconciliation.
Today, imprecatory prayers can be used to (1) acknowledge God's justice, (2) express feelings of anger and injustice, (3) encourage repentance and…
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