The greatest power in the world is love. The love-way is the right way. Jesus didn’t get offended at those who abused and tortured Him; rather He said, “…Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do…” (Luke 23:34). So, why would a Christian get so offended by someone who said something against him and say, “In the Name of Jesus Christ, I command their house to burn; I command fire upon their heads”; that’s unwise. Some people go to the extent of studying a book of curses to learn how to curse others, despite what the Bible says, “Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not” (Romans 12:14).
Don’t let anger dominate or rule you. Those who are ruled by anger can’t handle spiritual authority; they can’t use the Name of Jesus for the higher things of life. Ephesians 4:26 says, “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.” You must tame and dominate anger, as well as impatience, frustration and hatred. You were born to love; refuse to allow anything agitate you to act otherwise.
Those that set themselves up to be your enemies, according to the words of Jesus, are still deserving of love: “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” (Matthew 5:44). We’re to love others selflessly and unconditionally as Christ has loved us: “Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren” (1 John 3:16).
PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for your
love, which is the hallmark of my
life. I love unconditionally,
because that’s my nature in
Christ. I live in peace, joy and
blessings, free of every
unnecessary weight of anger and
malice, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
1 Corinthians 13:1-8 NIV
1 YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN:
John 20:1-18
1 Chronicles
20-22
2 YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN:
Mark 15:15-24
Deuteronomy 4
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