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How Can We Love Our Enemies? [Why?] | Sermon (Fr. Matthias Shehad)
Fr. Matthias Shehad explores why Christians are called to love their enemies, a command often seen as challenging and counterintuitive. He explains that loving enemies sets Christians apart from the world, demonstrating a higher standard of love that reflects God's character. Fr. Matthias highlights that enemies can reveal hidden flaws like pride and impatience, prompting self-examination and spiritual growth. He emphasizes that loving enemies makes believers more like Christ, who forgave even in His greatest suffering. This love requires the presence of the Holy Spirit and a proactive…
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