What are good biblical stories that portray “loving your enemies”?

Goldie D: What are good biblical stories that portray “loving your enemies”?
Which Bible stories, preferably well known stories, of biblical people are good examples of the theme “loving your enemies” ?

Answers and Views:

Answer by Reggie Mantle
When Cain killed Abel.

Answer by Tybee
Jesus on the cross asking God to “forgive them for they know not what they do.”

Answer by Zita
you do not have enemies if you think and believe that you do not have enemies you will not have one

Answer by S G
Prodigal son
Jesus’ life and death and resurrection.
When Joseph forgave and helped his brothers who sold him

Answer by zacharybordas
The greatest truth ever given to man from God. Jesus Christ who is God’s only son who was holy came down and dwelt among us who are in sin and died for us oh what love does God show his enemy who is me, he loved me enough die for me so that I may have life eternal through his name.

Answer by dfj39
If Christianity is so full of love, why even use terms like “enemy”?

When Christians speak of love, the person on the receiving end ought to shudder.

Just look inquisitions, slavery, witch hunts, genocides — classic examples of Christian love.

Answer by CJ Johnson
On the cross, Jesus called out to the Father, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”

The whole historical account of the crucified Christ is the ultimate example of loving ones enemies.

“I tell you the truth, there is no greater love than this: that a man lay his life down for another.”

Answer by vivian
The good samaritan, when jesus asks God for forgiveness, Abraham asking God to forgive the city of sinners, David when avoiding Saul…etc

Answer by Chuck
Goldie,

This is a great question and the Bible is full of stories about loving your enemies. One that comes to mind is Jesus Christ most importantly is, when Jesus was hanging on the cross and He said, “forgive them for they know what they do” to me that is the ultimate example of Christ loving the people that put Him on the cross. Also, Joseph when his brother’s sold him into slavery, that is a great one too. Also, when Jesus was before Pilate he was showing him what ultimate love is. Pilate was only worried about getting votes and not what this would do to the Son of God. Before Paul was a follower of Christ his name was Saul and he hated christians and killed them too, but when he had his experience on the road to Damascus he was changed completely even changing his name to Paul. Paul changed from being a hater of christians to a follower of Jesus Christ and telling us to forgive our enemies as well. I hope this helps you and I thoroughly enjoyed this question. I hope you are doing well and that Christ is blessing you with His peace and joy.

In Christ, Karl

Answer by Curious
To love those who hate, to embrace those who fight, is the thinking of Jesus. This thinking does not mean to succumb and submit to everything and anyone. It means to be motivated by love, not vengeance. With that force, at play, punishment is still an option.

The entire Bible is God loving humanity, in rejection of Him. Jesus had legions of angels at His command, to call upon, to subdue those who worked toward his ill. But, chose to provide path to salvation for all, including His enemies, by accepting the implications of the cross.

There is no greater “story” of “loving one’s enemies,” than that.

Answer by Phillipe
The Good Samaritan. Jews were opposed to Samaritans, ever since they returned from the Babylonian captivity, and those Jews who had not been exiled refused to put off their non-Jewish wives. The Samaritans were not allowed to worship in the temple at Jerusalem. – Luke 10

The Prodigal Son. A boy tells his father in so many words “I wish you were dead, so I could claim my inheritance.” The father gives him what he wants, and the boy leaves, turning his back on his family. The father never stops loving him. – Luke 15

Joseph and his brothers: Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers, yet still finds it in his heart to forgive them when they come to him asking for food. Genesis 45::4