Probably the best known South African of all time is Nelson Mandela. Educated as an attorney, he fought against apartheid in his country. As a result, he was imprisoned in 1964. After his release twenty-six years later, amazing changes began to take place. Apartheid was ended and Nelson Mandela was elected President of South Africa.

Do you know who he invited as honored guests to his inauguration? – his former wardens and jailers from his long years in prison. Nelson Mandela followed the command of Jesus, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”

These words put Christian ethics to the ultimate test. Loving your enemies is one of the most difficult yet transforming things you’ll ever do.