Do Christians really believe that “love your enemies” justifies domestic abuse?
Reflecting on “Love Your Enemies” When I was sitting in church today, I was reading over a passage mentioned by the pastor, the famous “love your enemies” passage. This passage is included in Matthew 5-7 in Jesus’s sermon on the mount. Although the pastor only referenced this phrase, I reread the section that describes the kind of love that Jesus expects from his disciples: “38 You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; 40 if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well; 41 and if someone forces you to go one mile go with him two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. 43 You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor'6-it and ‘Hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,s 45 that you may be...