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jesusjnr2020(m): 7:39am On Mar 16
Have You Prayed For Your Enemies?

Jesus taught us to love and pray for our enemies.

Matthew 5:44-45 (KJV)

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;
That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.


Therefore have you prayed for your enemies as Jesus commanded us to do?

If you haven't it's suggests you're not a true follower of Jesus because true followers of Jesus keep His teachings.

God bless.

jesusjnr2020(m): 7:40am On Mar 16
Sadly most so-called Christians are not willing to obey this particular teaching of Jesus.

They don't even want to hear such teachings of Jesus because it doesn't align with what appeals to their flesh.

They'd rather hear those of their men-pleasing church leaders, who preach what they want to hear and encourage them to be vengeful against their enemies praying for them to "die, die die by fire" even though such go against the teachings of Christ.

That's how one came to a related thread of mine and objected that teaching despite knowing fully well it emanated from Jesus Himself.

She was adamant because according to her, she has to attack them so they will not be able to attack her.

Unknown to her though was that the best way to be secure and protected by God from her enemies and the wicked is through the obedience of His Word, because it's the disobedience of God's Word, aka sin, that exposes us to the attacks of the enemy.

That's why the enemy is still tormenting many Christians today despite all their prayer for their enemies to die, because they can't reject the teachings of Jesus and still expect to enjoy the security and protection that comes with the obedience of His Word.

God bless.

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jesusjnr2020(m): 7:40am On Mar 16
Many wonder how i keep thriving here despite being surrounded by so many enemies and haters, including so-called Christians, who want me to bring me down at all costs.

It's because I obey the teachings of Jesus, including that, to pray for my enemies.

Some of my enemies and haters here would even be shocked to find out that their monikers have been mentioned severally during my prayer time, however it's not for them to die, die, die by fire or be destroyed, but for God to keep them and their families safe and in good health, provide their needs, have mercy on them, bring them to repentance and save their souls etc.

That's how shocked a former NL atheist became after I was praying with her on the phone. She asked why I was praying so much for mercy and forgiveness for my enemies and haters, because she wasn't used to that kind of prayer and would have preferred I prayed for vengeance and for them to die as it is with many so-called Christians, but I told her it's the way Jesus commanded us to pray.

It's become such a part and parcel of my prayers that i didn't even expect it to offend her, but I couldn't care less even though she was a new convert of my ministry here, because i would rather do what Jesus commanded me to do than what would be pleasing to men.

That's what distinguishes from most present-day Christians, including church leaders, and could explain why God keeps preparing tables for me in the presence of my Nairaland enemies to their own confounding, despite how much they've tried to bring me down using any possible means, God keeps lifting me higher and higher.

I don't know anybody oh.

It's Jesus I know, and Jesus knows me and is with me because I keep His commandments as such.

John 14:21 (KJV)

He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

John 14:23 (KJV)

Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

God bless.

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Antichristian2: 7:45am On Mar 16
Won't Jesus still be coming to kill all these his enemies later?

Audio prayer!

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helinues: 7:47am On Mar 16
Yes

I always pray for them to be productive so that they won't have my time again

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MaxInDHouse(m): 7:48am On Mar 16
Antichristian2:

Won't Jesus still be coming to kill all these his enemies later?
Audio prayer!
Jesus is the appointed judge to destroy all enemies of good things so this is not about your fellow Muslim whom you are thinking is your enemy due to disparities rather Jesus is coming to destroy enemies of good things!

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jesusjnr2020(m): 7:55am On Mar 16
MaxInDHouse:

Jesus is the appointed judge to destroy all enemies of good things so this is not about your fellow Muslim whom you are thinking is your enemy due to disparities rather Jesus is coming to destroy enemies of good things!
Well said Mr Max.

Jesus has the right to judge and destroy all the wicked who don't repent before His return.

God bless.

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Antichristian2: 8:04am On Mar 16
jesusjnr2020:
Well said Mr Max.

Jesus has the right to judge and destroy all the wicked who don't repent before His return.

God bless.
MaxInDHouse:

Jesus is the appointed judge to destroy all enemies of good things so this is not about your fellow Muslim whom you are thinking is your enemy due to disparities rather Jesus is coming to destroy enemies of good things!

Of what use is Jesus praying for the enemies he's coming to kill later according to the Bible?

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gohf: 8:22am On Mar 16
Antichristian2:


Of what use is Jesus praying for the enemies he's coming to kill later according to the Bible?
you pray for them to repent and change from their wicked ways na

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Ibehchizzy: 8:33am On Mar 16
I no fit pray for apc ers

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TenQ: 8:33am On Mar 16
jesusjnr2020:
Have You Prayed For Your Enemies?

Jesus taught us to love and pray for our enemies.

Matthew 5:44-45 (KJV)

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;
That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.


Therefore have you prayed for your enemies as Jesus commanded us to do?

If you haven't it's suggests you're not a true follower of Jesus because true followers of Jesus keep His teachings.

God bless.
Yes!
Very painful, but it's what we are called to do!

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Corrections: 8:33am On Mar 16
Jesus did not tell Christians to pray for the enemies to have more strength to fight the LIGHT. So be mindful of what you pray for while praying for the so - called enemy.

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gohf: 8:33am On Mar 16
helinues:
Yes

I always pray for them to be productive so that they won't have my time again
😂
Righthussle: 8:35am On Mar 16
Christians always pray for their enemies to die by fire of their holy ghost. The only thing their holy ghost does in Nigeria is to kill. He doesn't make peace.

African traditional religion practitioners go to their shrine to perform rituals for their enemies to die.

But somehow Africans believe Christianity is good and African traditional religion is bad.

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papyjaypaul: 8:35am On Mar 16
Sometimes the enemies we think we know are not the friends we thought we knew lipsrsealed

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Thundafireseun: 8:37am On Mar 16
This kinda prayer made John the Baptist ask Jesus are you the messiah or we should expect another one….
correctguy101(m): 8:39am On Mar 16
For wetin na...

I'll ignore or destroy any, depending on how I access the threat they possess.

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Lukuluku69(m): 8:42am On Mar 16
jesusjnr2020:
Have You Prayed For Your Enemies?

Jesus taught us to love and pray for our enemies.

Matthew 5:44-45 (KJV)

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;
That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.


Therefore have you prayed for your enemies as Jesus commanded us to do?

If you haven't it's suggests you're not a true follower of Jesus because true followers of Jesus keep His teachings.

God bless.

Nigerian Christians pray for their enemies? An absolute impossibility.

They Curse and railed against All Enemies (Real and imaginary)

They Curse, bind, rebuke even armless Birds that crosses path with them. Lol

They wish Death on anything and everything.

Their is one Church on my Street here, from 7am till 1pm every Sunday, the Preachers take turn to Curse and wish death on their perceived Enemies.

Awon Alawada.
pyyxxaro: 8:43am On Mar 16
Go and ask WIKE first
Temptation147: 8:49am On Mar 16
Nothing concern me but E dey mind

I dey craze, make My enemies die that's my prayers for them

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cutecommend: 8:49am On Mar 16
What it means to pray for your enemies? It does not always mean pamper your enemies with love even when they are wicked, but it means.

(1) Destroy the evil powers your enemies are using against you and others.

(2) Pray for them to be frustrated in their evil and repent.

(3) Pray for them not to kill you or your loved ones e.t.c before repenting.

(4) Pray for them to prosper only in the good things they are doing.

(5) Pray for their wickedness to end.

Got part of this insight from one or more persons.

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Wealthoptulent(m): 8:49am On Mar 16
oya let US PRAY
EverydayTipsfor(f): 8:58am On Mar 16
That's the word of God, but it's not easy to pray for someone who hurt you.
E no easy.
Lukuluku69(m): 8:58am On Mar 16
Antichristian2:


Of what use is Jesus praying for the enemies he's coming to kill later according to the Bible?

Praying for them now to come and kill later is like feeding and fattening a Broiler Fowl to kill and devour it's flesh and crush the bones later.

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tunde1200(m): 9:02am On Mar 16
Have not read any comment from Muslim Brotherhood here insulting prophets.
But many Christians come to Islamic section with insut on prophets.
id4sho(m): 9:06am On Mar 16
jesusjnr2020:
Have You Prayed For Your Enemies?

Jesus taught us to love and pray for our enemies.

Matthew 5:44-45 (KJV)

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;
That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.


Therefore have you prayed for your enemies as Jesus commanded us to do?

If you haven't it's suggests you're not a true follower of Jesus because true followers of Jesus keep His teachings.

God bless.
I will cut your ear if you mess with me.
gohf: 9:22am On Mar 16
Righthussle:
Christians always pray for their enemies to die by fire of the holy ghost. The only thing their holy ghost does in Nigeria is to kill. He doesn't make peace.
but there is no peace for the wicked
Dogalmighty17: 9:25am On Mar 16
Wetin do their mouth?
Realdeals(m): 9:26am On Mar 16
I have no enemies.
I only recognized people based on their actions, either Good or Bad
Lukuluku69(m): 9:28am On Mar 16
EverydayTipsfor:
That's the word of God, but it's not easy to pray for someone who hurt you.
E no easy.

But you are to follow the Word of God.
ukaface(f): 9:33am On Mar 16
I’m not praying for my enemy, sorry

I have distanced myself from such people
Self peace is key

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Ishilove: 9:41am On Mar 16
Praying for my enemies needs special grace, the kind of grace I do not possess, neither am I actively seeking to possess it. Let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end and let God wound the hairy scalp of the wicked

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