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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-03

@HvacRoar24011 Great! So you are so concerned about the unbelieving Jews you wish you could be sent to hell instead of them? If that was the case, why are you so against blessing them? The Bible is clear...bless your enemies. “But I say to you, love...

@HvacRoar24011 Great! So you are so concerned about the unbelieving Jews you wish you could be sent to hell instead of them? If that was the case, why are you so against blessing them? The Bible is cl

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Mike Winger idea 2018-11-14

The remedy for malice is praying for your enemies (Matthew 5:44) — specifically blessing them, not praying 'about' them asking God to deal with them.

Practical counsel for those who recognize malice toward someone.

Colossians 3:8 Matthew 5:44 practical application forgiveness Colossians 3:8

Mike Winger idea 2019-03-20

Romans 12:14 echoes Luke 6:27-28 — bless those who persecute you

Paul's ethical instructions parallel Jesus's teachings in the Sermon on the Plain, suggesting he is drawing from Jesus's tradition.

Romans 12:14 Luke 6:27-28 Romans 12:14 Luke 6:27-28 love of enemies

Mike Winger idea 2019-02-07

Christian response to opponents: love and bless those who persecute

Mike addresses how he and his viewers should respond to those who may have gotten the video removed.

Hebrew Roots Movement love your enemies Law of Moses

Mike Winger idea 2020-09-11

Christians are called to non-retaliation; violent protest contradicts following Jesus

Continuing the discussion on whether Jesus clearing the temple justifies violent protest.

Matthew 5:38-48 Romans 12:14-21 Christian ethics nonviolence retaliation

Mike Winger idea 2021-01-18

The Christian response to persecution is NOT pointing fingers and crying "persecution!" — it's loving enemies, blessing those who persecute you, praying for those who spitefully use you. Persecution is a chance to shine Christ's love.

Biblical response to persecution from Mark 13:9-13