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Friend, that is not in the context of what Jesus' teachings and would make us fools.It is written in the words of Jesus, 'But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you'. (Mathew 5:44)
Does that mean we should pray for the devil too?
I would think it more benefficient to pray for the Christian that does not follow those words.It is written in the words of Jesus, 'But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you'. (Mathew 5:44)
Does that mean we should pray for the devil too?
pardon my bluntness but what kind of question is that ?It is written in the words of Jesus, 'But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you'. (Mathew 5:44)
Does that mean we should pray for the devil too?
Are they really separate? Satan conferred with God before inflicting the trials upon Job.Pride goes before a fall and this is what lead Satan to be who he is. He has sealed his own fate and dwells in a demonic realm that separates him from God. God has already shown Satan's final destination being the lake of fire and God will not go against that which He has already said. From Genesis to Rev we have always had an adversary that seeks to destroy those of faith as this is his rebellion against God seeking who he can devour. IMO I really do not think Satan has the ability to repent as the evil is to overpowering within him.
Are they really separate? Satan conferred with God before inflicting the trials upon Job.
It is written in the words of Jesus, 'But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you'. (Mathew 5:44)
Does that mean we should pray for the devil too?
It is written in the words of Jesus, 'But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you'. (Mathew 5:44)
Does that mean we should pray for the devil too?
good questionIt is written in the words of Jesus, 'But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you'. (Mathew 5:44)
Does that mean we should pray for the devil too?
The Devil and his demons are lost forever and forever our enemy. He has lost sight, no, God has removed sight .. His existence is void of God no redemption what so ever .. No we do not pray for the devil, all business, we cast him out in Jesus name is the most we have to do with him .. The enemies we pray for is for building our character in love for those who have still have hope and their salvationIt is written in the words of Jesus, 'But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you'. (Mathew 5:44)
Does that mean we should pray for the devil too?
It couldn't hurt.It is written in the words of Jesus, 'But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you'. (Mathew 5:44)
Does that mean we should pray for the devil too?
pardon my bluntness but what kind of question is that ?
I am on this forum to learn, my friend and to understand the Bible better.
My God bless you.
We should pray for each other as we are told to do. We should guard against Satan as he is our enemy and seeks our destruction. His fate is sealed and one day he will cease being an enemy as God will do with him as Satan deserves.It is written in the words of Jesus, 'But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you'. (Mathew 5:44)
Does that mean we should pray for the devil too?
If you are a new believer or have only been studying scripture for a short time
Hi dirtfarmer,
I have been a believer for over 20 years and have been studying scriptures on and off over several years. I have never been encouraged to read or study the Bible when I was younger and because of this, it did not give me a good stead later in life with sound ground knowledge or understanding of God's word for when I got persecuted for my faith later in life. If I misinterpret the scriptures, then God will violate my interpretation of it, so it is important for me, as well as other believers, to fully understand the meaning of the verses from the Lord.
Have a blessed day.