How do we know loving your enemies is true?

The truth of loving our enemies is grounded in the character of God, who demonstrated His love by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners (Romans 5:8). The call to love enemies is not based on their actions but on God's gracious nature, which is merciful and forgiving. This love is not natural; it is a work of the Holy Spirit in the hearts of believers, who are enabled to extend such love even to those who oppose them. By embodying this love, Christians witness to the transformative power of the gospel that calls all to repentance and reconciliation.