Why did Christ tell us to love our enemies?

Answer

"But 1 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; that ye may be the children of your Father
which is in heaven: for He makes His sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and
on the unjust." Matt. 5: 44, 45.

What solemn charge was given him concerning his public work?
What symbol was next introduced in the vision?
17. What similar language is used by the Apostle Paul in describing the \"mystery of iniquity,\" or \"man of sin\"?
Why did God make His promise to the seed of Abraham?
What are the \"better promises\" upon which the new covenant was established?
What Christian grace are we exhorted to exercise in our expectant longing for this event?
Against whom do the wicked go to make war, and what is the outcome?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle