Ricardo

Dentist Outreach

How To Get Your Enemies to Like You

This week I learned how to get my enemies to like me. I was surprised by what I learned.

In the jail we engaged with Matthew 5:43-44. You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you,love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

The prisoners discussed how this might be possible. “We could pray for our enemies.”

“Yes, that is a good idea. But how do we love people who we feel are persecuting us? We are supposed to love them AND pray for them.”

One young fellow had a brilliant insight. “I always try to make friends with my enemies. Otherwise I have to bring them with me, even when I get transferred to another cell. They become voices in my head. If I can become friends with them, the enemy will disappear.”

Next week I will tell you another secret I learned this week. This particular advice never crossed my mind. Quite the opposite. I wonder if it will resonate with you? Next week.

Now I am curious. What works for you as you love AND pray for those who persecute you?