Daily Wisdom: Matthew 5:44-45

Wednesday, November 16, 1955

But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons 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.
— Matthew 5:44-45

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