Love for the Enemy

By Matthew Dilger

Love for the Enemy is a story about a young mans journey in life. The stories told explain the reasoning behind the decision made but then explain biblically as to why the decision made was against what God wanted. It brings awareness to the truth about Gods love and his forgiveness and helps us understand what God wants for us in our everyday lives. It shows us how we all battle with our inner feelings of lust and oftentimes lose. With Love for the Enemy, we can identify with the stories told and appreciate the honesty of the writer.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Feb 27, 2017
• ISBN: 9781524587062

Matthew Dilger

About the Author: Matthew Dilger is a compassionate person who genuinely feels the heartaches of others. He is eager to share his life experiences and hopes that they will bring awareness to the truth he so desperately believes. Matthew is a Christian and prays that not one should perish but all should have everlasting life. He is a self-motivated individual and unwilling to let life’s challenges bring him down. He is not afraid to stand up for what he believes in, even if it costs him his life. He is a friend to all, and though some may feel he is naïve, he believes himself to be sincere. He loves his wife, Lan, and his twin boys, Tim and Tom.

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Copyright © 2017 by Matthew Dilger.

Cover design by Jason Dilger

Library of Congress Control Number:   2017903049

ISBN:      Hardcover      978-1-5245-8708-6

                Softcover        978-1-5245-8707-9

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All Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, King James Version. Cambridge Edition: 1769; King James Bible Online, 2016. www.kingjamesbibleonline.org.

The Holy Bible, New International Version. Grand Rapids: Zondervan House, 1984. Print.

Scott, Twinkle/Hiatt, Dianne. Spiritual Breath for the Soul: Stories That Heal the Heart, 2014. Print.

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Rev. date: 02/27/2017

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CONTENTS

Introduction

Section 1 On Fire for the Lord

Section 2 Losing Virginity

Section 3 Caught in the Act

Section 4 Getting Drunk

Section 5 I Hid Myself

Section 6 No Remorse

Section 7 A Guy’s Night Out

Section 8 A Mother’s Love

Section 9 Battle Within

Section 10 At Any Cost

Section 11 Infected

Section 12 Vietnam

Section 13 Mission for Satan

Section 14 Searching

Section 15 Feeding Addiction

Section 16 Angel of Death

Section 17 Forgiveness

Section 18 Married

Section 19 With Children

Section 20 Family Together

Section 21 A Father’s Expectations

Section 22 The Day of Death

Section 23 Unequally Yoked

Section 24 Serving

Section 25 Treasure

Section 26 The Choice

INTRODUCTION

When you think of the enemy of God, who do you think of? Do you think of Satan or yourself? Someone once asked me, Who is the real enemy? Well, this is a story about my life and how I came to understand the enemy of God in me. You’ll read of my challenges as a young man and how I dealt with them. Proverbs 20:24: Man’s goings are of the Lord; how can a man then understand his own way? After reading this book, you will also have a deeper understanding of the importance of forgiveness, patience, and unconditional love. Luke 6:35–37: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: The stories are honest; I want you to be able to read this and relate. So many people are afraid to share their real testimony because of embarrassment. They don’t want people to think differently of them, but I say be open to the truth because you never know what someone else might be going through. Bible verses are incorporated to show you why the Bible is referred to as the Living Word.

SECTION 1

On Fire for the Lord

Growing up in a Christian church made me think and feel that I was automatically saved, but as I grew older and wiser, I understood that I was an enemy of God. Standing at Satan’s right hand; I was sixteen years old and on fire for the Lord, attending church every week, telling children stories about God’s love, and traveling overseas on mission trips. I was studying to show myself approved unto the Lord and praying to God for His guidance. I