Verse 14 is reminiscent of Jesus' words to love our enemies. Remember that Paul knew all about persecution. Many times he was thrown into prison, he was beaten up, and even left for dead. So this is not just nice warm advice, but an instruction that comes from someone who knows what he is talking about. So we are to bless everyone, including those who persecute us.
At anyone time we have our own feelings, others have theirs. We are not to live just according to our own feelings. Even if we are having a tough time we should still rejoice with those who rejoice. And if we are enjoying blessings, then we should still mourn with those who mourn. We do not deny the present state of our own affairs, but we live for others as well as for ourselves.
We are to live in harmony with each other. At times this will mean denying ourselves. We are not to be proud. Every single human being was created in the image of God, so is a valuable person.
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