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EPISODE · Aug 28, 2023 · 11 MIN

061 Loving Our Enemies: A Radical Call to Christlike Character

from The Daily Grind · host John Spencer

Monday, 28 August: In this episode of The Daily Grind, we delve into a profound teaching from Jesus: "Love your enemies." We explore Luke 6:27-31, where Jesus challenges us to respond with love even to those who oppose us. Drawing inspiration from Dallas Willard's insights, we discuss the progression from love to generosity, and how these teachings are not rigid laws but living examples of Christlike character. This concept resonates with Willard's description of "illustrations and indications" – our behavior reflects our identity as God's children. Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.

Monday, 28 August: In this episode of The Daily Grind, we delve into a profound teaching from Jesus: "Love your enemies." We explore Luke 6:27-31, where Jesus challenges us to respond with love even to those who oppose us. Drawing inspiration from Dallas Willard's insights, we discuss the progression from love to generosity, and how these teachings are not rigid laws but living examples of Christlike character. This concept resonates with Willard's description of "illustrations and indications" – our behavior reflects our identity as God's children. Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.

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