The first example mystifies me. I cannot comprehend why anyone would bother going to the expense and trouble of having weapons in their house if they were unwilling to use them to defend their family against evil. So, I can't really respond to that example. I simply do not understand the premise of it.
The second is easier. The man is an "ex" father in law. He is no longer any sort of threat. Why would anyone NOT pray for his recovery and health? In order to be logically considered an "enemy", would a person not have to be actively and currently working to do one harm?
I personally have a tendency to pray for a long, long life for any former enemies, regardless of their current condition. A VERY long life, so that some day they may come to understand the harm they have done to others, and either make amends of at least experience the contrition that might lead to their salvation.
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The second is easier. The man is an "ex" father in law. He is no longer any sort of threat. Why would anyone NOT pray for his recovery and health? In order to be logically considered an "enemy", would a person not have to be actively and currently working to do one harm?
I personally have a tendency to pray for a long, long life for any former enemies, regardless of their current condition. A VERY long life, so that some day they may come to understand the harm they have done to others, and either make amends of at least experience the contrition that might lead to their salvation.
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