Everyone admits, at least in theory, even those who do not have high ideals, that loving even enemies is a moral teaching, that it is right. [1]
The second Isaiah preached: “And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your soul. You shall be like a watered garden and like a spring whose waters fail not. And if the enemy shall come in like a flood, the spirit of the Lord will lift up a defense against him. ”. [2] Jesus repetead many times: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who despitefully use you. [3] Prayer may be an angry cry for vengeance or a merciful intercession for one’s enemies. [4]
Said Jesus: “When an enemy smites you on one cheek, do not stand there dumb and passive but in positive attitude turn the other; that is, do the best thing possible actively to lead your brother in error away from the evil paths into the better ways of righteous living.”. [5] The wise man is a noble soul who is friendly in the midst of his enemies, tranquil among the turbulent, and generous among the grasping. [6]