Amor ao próximo: o que a Bíblia ensina na prática
O que a Bíblia ensina sobre o amor ao próximo
Na Bíblia, o amor ao próximo não é um sentimento espontâneo, mas a decisão prática de buscar o bem do outro com atitudes concretas. Esse mandamento resume toda a lei moral das Escrituras sobre a convivência humana: quem ama o semelhante cumpre as exigências da justiça de Deus.
If, however, you are fulfilling the royal law according to the Scripture, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself," you are doing well.(James 2:8)
Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for the one who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the Law.(Romans 13:8)
A origem e o modelo do amor
O mandamento de amar não nasce do esforço humano nem da simpatia natural por quem nos agrada. O texto bíblico ensina que o amor vem de Deus e ganha forma visível na entrega de Jesus Cristo na cruz, servindo de padrão para a vida cristã.
Beloved, let’s love one another; for love is from God, and everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. The one who does not love does not know God, because God is love.(1 John 4:7,8)
"This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you.(John 15:12)
For this is the message which you have heard from the beginning, that we are to love one another;(1 John 3:11)
Everyone who hates his brother or sister is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life remaining in him. We know love by this, that He laid down His life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers and sisters.(1 John 3:15,16)
We know love by this, that He laid down His life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers and sisters.(1 John 3:16)
O alcance do mandamento: até os inimigos
O ensino bíblico não permite escolher a quem amar. Jesus rompeu a lógica comum de favorecer apenas amigos e parentes ao ordenar o cuidado com quem se opõe ou persegue, transformando o amor em testemunho ativo de misericórdia.
"You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,(Matthew 5:43,44)
Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification.(Romans 15:2)
Como o amor se manifesta no dia a dia
Nas cartas do Novo Testamento, o amor ao próximo deixa de ser uma ideia geral e ganha instruções práticas: paciência com as fraquezas alheias, hospitalidade com os desconhecidos, solidariedade com os que sofrem e perdão constante dentro da comunidade.
So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, andpatience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so must you do also. In addition to all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. Let the peace of Christ, to which you were indeed called in one body, rule in your hearts; and be thankful.(Colossians 3:12-15)
Let love of the brothers and sisters continue. Do not neglect hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are badly treated, since you yourselves also are in the body.(Hebrews 13:1-3)
Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.(1 Peter 4:8)
and may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;(1 Thessalonians 3:12)
All that you do must be done in love.(1 Corinthians 16:14)
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