Library Home>R.A. Torrey>The New Topical Textbook>Enemies. (#142080)

Enemies.

From: The New Topical Textbook By: Reuben Archer Torrey

• 1 min. read • grade level: 11

Christ prayed for His. Luke 23:34³⁴Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. (Luke 23:34).

The lives of, to be spared. 1 Sam. 24:10¹⁰Behold, this day thine eyes have seen how that the Lord had delivered thee to day into mine hand in the cave: and some bade me kill thee: but mine eye spared thee; and I said, I will not put forth mine hand against my lord; for he is the Lord's anointed. (1 Samuel 24:10). 2 Sam. 16:10, 11¹⁰And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? so let him curse, because the Lord hath said unto him, Curse David. Who shall then say, Wherefore hast thou done so? ¹¹And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the Lord hath bidden him. (2 Samuel 16:10‑11).

The goods of, to be taken care of. Ex. 23:4, 5⁴If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again. ⁵If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely help with him. (Exodus 23:4‑5).

SHOULD BE

Loved. Matt. 5:44⁴⁴But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; (Matthew 5:44).

Prayed for. Acts 7:60⁶⁰And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. (Acts 7:60).

Assisted. Prov. 25:21²¹If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: (Proverbs 25:21), with Rom. 12:20²⁰Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. (Romans 12:20).

Overcome by kindness. 1 Sam. 26:21²¹Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more do thee harm, because my soul was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly. (1 Samuel 26:21).

Rejoice not at the misfortunes of. Job 31:29²⁹If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him: (Job 31:29).

Rejoice not at the failings of. Prov. 24:17¹⁷Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: (Proverbs 24:17).

Desire not the death of. 1 Kin. 3:11.

Curse them not. Job 31:30³⁰Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul. (Job 31:30).

Be affectionately concerned for. Psa. 35:13¹³But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom. (Psalm 35:13).

The friendship of, deceitful. 2 Sam. 20:9, 10⁹And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him. ¹⁰But Amasa took no heed to the sword that was in Joab's hand: so he smote him therewith in the fifth rib, and shed out his bowels to the ground, and struck him not again; and he died. So Joab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba the son of Bichri. (2 Samuel 20:9‑10). Prov. 26:26²⁶Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be showed before the whole congregation. (Proverbs 26:26). Prov. 27:6⁶Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. (Proverbs 27:6). Matt. 26:48, 49⁴⁸Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. ⁴⁹And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. (Matthew 26:48‑49).

God defends against. Psa. 59:9⁹Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence. (Psalm 59:9). Psa. 61:3³For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. (Psalm 61:3).

God delivers from. 1 Sam. 12:11¹¹And the Lord sent Jerubbaal, and Bedan, and Jephthah, and Samuel, and delivered you out of the hand of your enemies on every side, and ye dwelled safe. (1 Samuel 12:11). Ezra 8:31³¹Then we departed from the river of Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month, to go unto Jerusalem: and the hand of our God was upon us, and he delivered us from the hand of the enemy, and of such as lay in wait by the way. (Ezra 8:31). Psa. 18:48⁴⁸He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man. (Psalm 18:48).

Made to be at peace with saints. Prov. 16:7⁷When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. (Proverbs 16:7).

Pray for deliverance from. 1 Sam. 12:10¹⁰And they cried unto the Lord, and said, We have sinned, because we have forsaken the Lord, and have served Baalim and Ashtaroth: but now deliver us out of the hand of our enemies, and we will serve thee. (1 Samuel 12:10). Psa. 17:9⁹From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about. (Psalm 17:9). Psa. 59:1¹<<To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.>> Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me. (Psalm 59:1). Psa. 64:1¹<<To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.>> Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy. (Psalm 64:1).

Of saints, God will destroy. Psa. 60:12¹²Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies. (Psalm 60:12).

Praise God for deliverance from. Psa. 136:24²⁴And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever. (Psalm 136:24).

Click here to show subject links in the text for more information.

Previous Article

The New Topical Textbook

• Devil, the.

• Devotedness to God.

• Diet of the Jews, the.

• Disobedience to God.

• Divination.

• Doctrines, False.

• Doctrines of the Gospel, the.

• Dragon, the.

• Drink Offering.

• Drunkenness.

• Eagle, the.

• Early Rising.

• Earth, the.

• Earthquakes.

• Edification.

• Edomites, the.

• Emblems of the Holy Ghost, the.

• Enemies.

• Entertainments.