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 has Christ brought to light through the gospel?
Why should husbands be considerate of their wives?
What will finally be done with the dominion exercised by the little horn?
22. At the death of Christ, what miraculous occurrence signified that the priestly work and services of the earthly sanctuary were finished?
In connection with what historical event was the old covenant made?
What is one of the offices of the moral law?
When was there a wonderful darkening of the sun?

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