“But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you, that you may be children of your Father who is in heaven.” – Matthew 5:44-45, WEB
To love your enemies is not to consent to evil or to rejoice at the damage it has done. It is not to remain in a state of being abused. It is not to stop seeking from relief. It is not to hinder justice.
To love your enemies is to stop the cycle of pain, hate and suffering. It is to show mercy. It is to guard your peace and to protect the joy in your heart. It is to flee from the stain of sin.
You are not God. You can easily misjudge someone or inflict punishments that are far heavier than the sins committed. You can easily turn to the evil you so despised. When that happens, you will only be shamed, and your suffering much worse.
God does not sleep. No one can escape His justice. Would you rather that you defend yourself or that God Himself defends you?
“Know, My daughter, that although I was raised to the dignity of Mother of God, seven swords of pain pierced My heart. Don’t do anything to defend yourself, bear everything with humility; God Himself will defend you.” – Our Lady to St. Faustina, Diary of Divine Mercy
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