“We pray for our enemies; we seek to persuade those who hate us without cause to live conformably to the goodly precepts of Christ, that they may become partakers with us of the joyful hope of blessings from God, the Lord of all.” MayHateCausesChristLordEnemyPrayingBlessingJoyfulGod Blessing Author:Justin Martyr
“If you are eagerly looking for salvation, and if you believe in God, you may ... become acquainted with the Christ of God, and, after being initiated [a reference to baptism], live a happy life.” IfsBelieveMayChristSalvationBelieve In GodHappy LifeIf You BelieveBaptismLive Life Happy Author:Justin Martyr
“Now bring what we have into common stock, and communicate to everyone in need; we who hated and destroyed one another, and on account of their different tribe, now since the coming of Christ, live familiarly with them, and pray for our enemies, and endeavor to persuade those who hate us unjustly, to the end that they may become partakers of the same joyful hope of a reward from God the ruler of all.” NeedsMayDifferentEndsFaithHateChristCommonChristianityEnemyPrayingAccountsRewardsCommunicateChristian LifeDestroyedHatedEndeavorJoyfulRulersTribes Author:Justin Martyr