Love Thy Enemies | Ars Scientiae, Ars Magickae

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[a] and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”

This week we’ll be looking at Christ’s injunction to love thy enemies. As it turns out, both the buddhists and Stoics encourage forgiveness of one’s enemies as well. Is there more to this, or is god just telling you to roll over and be a weak person?

Let’s find out on Monday!

Viewings

Always look on the bright side of life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJUhlRoBL8M

Tony Robbins - Forgive yourself for getting caught up in all this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKe5BkCGpgk

Richard Bandler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_RQxt0Wcgk

Listenings

Alan Watts - Love Thy Enemy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyGvKLtdkV0

Richard Bandler - The secret of happiness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkrLOlx30c8

Readings

Marcus Aurelius on Hatred: https://www.azquotes.com/author/666-Marcus_Aurelius/tag/hate

Daily Stoic - Forgiveness is Essential https://dailystoic.com/forgiveness-isnt-easy-but-its-essential/

Buddhists on Forgiveness https://classroom.synonym.com/buddhists-beliefs-of-forgiveness-12085558.html

Buddhist story about forgiveness https://upliftconnect.com/buddhas-beautiful-lesson-forgiveness/

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