...You are about to pass through the territory of your brothers, the people of Esau, who live in Seir; and they will be afraid of you. So be very careful.
#deuteronomy 2:4
#devarim

YHWH calls Edomites Israel's brother despite their evident hatred of #israel. God loves Israel, but God loves Edom too.

Other lessons from this:

1. God doesn't approve of abusing a position of power. Don't manipulate the weak through fear.
2. Love your neighbor doesn't mean only your nice, likable neighbors. Sometimes God gives us difficult neighbors to teach us what love really means.
3. Don't steal, even from those who hate you. Deal fairly with everyone whenever possible.