Now we who are strong have an obligation to bear the weaknesses of those without strength, and not to please ourselves. Each one of us to please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. For even Christ did not please himself. On the contrary, as it is written, “The insults of those who […]
luke.bible/luke-6-36 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.-Luke 6:35-36 The parallel passage […]
matthew.bible/matthew-7-12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.-Matthew 7:12 This particular passage is sometimes referred to as the “Golden Rule”. But so often we misunderstand what Jesus is actually telling us to here. We think that Jesus is telling […]
1thessalonians.bible/1-thessalonians-5-15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.-1 Thessalonians 5:15 What is Paul talking about here? Paul is talking about vengeance and the idea that world has about vengeance. The world says that if you are wronged by […]
http://www.bible.com/111/mat.5.44.niv You have heard that it was said, “Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” But I tell you love enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the […]
