Loving one’s enemies leads disciples to the way of the cross and into communion with the crucified one.
Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Matthew 5:44
In God, whose word I praise, in the Lord, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I am not afraid. What can a mere mortal do to me? My vows to you I must perform, O God; I will render thank offerings to you. For you have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from falling, so that I may walk before God in the light of life. Psalm 56:10-13
