They need not be their friends. The enemies surely do not please them. But Christians must love their enemies. When enemies curse Christians, they must bless them. When enemies insult them, they must pray for them.
Christians return good for evil.
They are merciful as is their heavenly Father. Christ prayed for His enemies while He was being crucified. He is our model. Our text today is about the love of God in the family of God. Jesus loved us just as the Father loved Him.