Where is the Power?

A communist officer told a Christian he was beating,
"I am almighty,
as you suppose your God to be.
I can kill you."

The Christian answered,
"The power is all on my side.
I can love you while you torture me to death."


Jesus said,
"You have heard that it was said,
'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'
But I tell you:
Love your enemies
and pray for those who persecute you,
that you may be sons of your Father in heaven."

Matthew 5:43-44 (NIV)