"But I say this to you: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you; in this way you will be sons of your Father in heaven, for he causes his sun to rise on bad men as well as good, and his rain to fall on honest and dishonest men alike. For if you love those who love you, what right have you to claim any credit? Even the tax collectors do as much, do they not? And if you save your greetings for your brothers, are you doing anything exceptional? Even the pagans do as much, do they not? You must therefore be perfect just as your heavenly Father is perfect.’" - Matthew 5:43-48
The ability to love is a gift granted by God. If we are able to love someone who loves us, then we are able to love anyone. If Jesus makes it plain that we are to love even our enemies, then we can be sure that we already have the ability. If our love is not based on feelings, then we can choose to love all, just as God's love is for all.
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