4If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him.
5If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it.
A good synonym for theses verses would be Love, the love of Jesus or WWJD.
Galatians 5:14 The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
“Enemy in this context probably means ‘legal adversary’. Justice demands that we treat him like any other neighbor.” (Cole)
A donkey would be the equivalent of a work truck that carries a load or goods to market. A donkey was a persons livelihood, without it they would loose their source of income.
Our natural sinful nature would love to see an enemy suffer, but we have to remind ourselves that Jesus loves him/her too. He didn’t accept the cross just for you, He accepted the cross for all mankind.
Love your neighbor as yourself! When you do, your heart will be transformed to be more like His.
Blessings, David
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