Biblical Answer

Finding Common Ground with Enemies

In the context of the Bible, finding common ground with our enemies is not necessarily about discovering a neutral or objective moral ground that exists independently of God. Rather, it is about recognizing that even our enemies are created by God and are therefore deserving of love, respect, and compassion. As the Bible says, "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you" (Luke 6:27-28). This command is not based on a shared moral framework or a common understanding of right and wrong, but rather on the character of God, who is love and who desires that we love others as He loves us.

In fact, the Bible teaches that our greatest enemy is not the person who opposes us, but rather our own sinful nature. As the Apostle Paul writes, "For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find" (Romans 7:18). This struggle within ourselves is the real enemy, and it is the one that we must first confront and overcome. Only then can we approach our external enemies with the love, compassion, and understanding that God desires.

So, how can we find common ground with our enemies? First, we must recognize that they are created by God and are therefore deserving of love and respect. Second, we must acknowledge that our greatest enemy is not the person who opposes us, but rather our own sinful nature. Finally, we must approach our external enemies with the love, compassion, and understanding that God desires, even as we seek to bring them to faith in Jesus Christ. By doing so, we can demonstrate the character of God to a world that desperately needs to see it, and we can bring glory to God in all that we do.