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Now there is a final reason I think that Jesus says, "Love your enemies." It is this: that love has within it a redemptive power. And there is a power there that eventually transforms individuals. Just keep being friendly to that person. Just keep loving them, and they can__ stand it too long. Oh, they react in many ways in the beginning. They react with guilt feelings, and sometimes they__l hate you a little more at that transition period, but just keep loving them. And by the power of your love they will break down under the load. That__ love, you see. It is redemptive, and this is why Jesus says love. There__ something about love that builds up and is creative. There is something about hate that tears down and is destructive. So love your enemies. (from "Loving Your Enemies")