By following in Christ’s footsteps, you will do good works and love your enemies.

“if she has diligently followed [epakoloutheo] every good work.” (1Tim 5:10)

“Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps [epakoloutheo]” (1Pet 2:21)

“And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying [epakoloutheo] signs.” (Mk 16:20)

“But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you” (Matt 5:44)

“If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.” (Rom 12:20)

“a man’s enemies will be those of his own household.” (Matt 10:36)

“For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.” (Rom 5:10)

“For He must reign till He has put all enemies under His feet.” (1Cor 15:25)

“And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled” (Col 1:21)

Reading: Amos 1-3; 1Tim 5