Read Luke 6:27-36

LOVE YOUR ENEMIES
The Jews despised the Romans because they oppressed God’s people, but Jesus said to love these enemies. Such words turned many away from Christ. But Jesus wasn’t talking about an act of the will. You can’t “fall in” to this kind of love – it takes conscience effort. Loving our enemies means acting in their best interests. We can pray for them and we can think of ways to help them. Jesus loved the whole world, even though the world was in rebellion against God. Jesus asks us to follow His example by loving your enemies. Grant your enemies the same respect and rights as you desire for yourself.
Love means action. One way to put love to work is to take the initiative in meeting specific needs. This is easy with people who love us, people whom we trust; but love means doing this even to those who dislike us or hurt us. The money we give others should be a gift, not a high-interest loan that will put a burden on them. Give as though as you are giving to God.