Amor incondicional na Bíblia: o que é e como vivê-lo
O amor de Deus independe de mérito humano
O amor incondicional na Bíblia é a decisão voluntária de Deus de acolher, perdoar e sustentar o ser humano sem exigir merecimento prévio. Enquanto o afeto humano costuma responder à simpatia, à beleza ou à reciprocidade do outro, o amor divino tem origem exclusiva no próprio caráter de Deus.
O apóstolo Paulo resume essa dinâmica ao tratar da morte de Cristo: ela não aconteceu porque a humanidade era justa, mas exatamente enquanto todos se encontravam em rebeldia.
For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet perhaps for a good man some would even dare to die.
But God-The Father commends his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Moshiach [Messiah] died for us.(Romans 5:7,8)
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God-The Father;
Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Moshiach [Messiah] Yeshua [God is Salvation]:(Romans 3:23,24)
A iniciativa parte sempre do Criador. Nenhuma obra, linhagem ou esforço moral obriga Deus a agir; o resgate humano nasce unicamente da sua misericórdia.
For God-The Father so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.(John 3:16)
Among whom also we all had our Conversation (behavior; way of life; community) in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.
But God-The Father, who is rich in mercy, for his great love which he loved us,
Even when we were dead in sins, has quickened us together with Moshiach [Messiah], (by grace you2f are saved;)(Ephesians 2:3-5)
But after that the kindness and love of God-The Father our Saviour toward man appeared,
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit [Ruach HaKodesh];
Which he shed on us abundantly through Yeshua [God is Salvation] Moshiach [Messiah] our Saviour;(Titus 3:4-6)
Um compromisso que não se desfaz
Nas Escrituras hebraicas, essa lealdade inabalável aparece com frequência na palavra hesed, traduzida muitas vezes como benignidade, misericórdia ou amor leal. Não se trata de uma emoção passageira, mas de uma aliança inquebrável que Deus estabelece com seu povo, permanecendo fiel mesmo diante de falhas repetidas.
The LORD-Yehōvah (Messiah Pre-Incarnate) has appeared of old unto me, [saying], Yes, I have loved youi with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn youi.(Jeremiah 31:3)
Your2s mercy, O LORD-Yehōvah [Messiah Pre-Incarnate], [is] in the heavens; [and] youi faithfulness [reaches] unto the clouds.(Tehillim - Psalms 36:5)
O give thanks unto the God-El Hashamayim [The Powerful Living Word of Heaven]: for his mercy [endures] forever.(Tehillim - Psalms 136:26)
Esse vínculo não oscila conforme os dias difíceis ou os tropeços de quem crê. Como não foi conquistado pelo esforço humano, também não é cancelado pelo sofrimento, pela fraqueza ou pelas adversidades da vida.
Who shall separate us from the love of Moshiach [Messiah]? [shall] tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?(Romans 8:35)
In this was manifested the love of God-The Father toward us, because that God-The Father sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.(1 John 4:9)
Herein is love, not that we loved God-The Father, but that he loved us, and sent his Son [to be] the Propitiation (sacrifice to pay for sins against God, to satisfy His righteous anger) for our sins.(1 John 4:10)
We love him, because he first loved us.(1 John 4:19)
A prática do amor incondicional entre as pessoas
A Bíblia não apresenta o amor incondicional apenas como doutrina sobre Deus, mas como padrão de conduta para as relações diárias. O imperativo de Jesus e dos apóstolos exige amar além da conveniência — alcançando quem não retribui e até quem se posiciona como adversário.
Again Yeshua [God is Salvation] said to his disciples: "You have heard what was said to those of long ago that you shall love the one who loves you and hate the one who hates you".
"But I say to you, love your enemies, do good to the one who hates you and vexes you and pray for those who persecute you and oppress you",
"in order that you might be sons of your Father Who is in heaven Who causes His sun to shine on the good and evil and causes it to rain on the just and the unjust".
"If you love those who love you what is your reward? Do not the Goyim [Gentiles] love those who love them?"
"And if you greet your friends only, what do you do more than others? Do not the Goyim [Gentiles] do the same?"
"Be you perfect as your Father Who is in heaven is perfect".(Gosel 5:43-48)
But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.(Luke 6:27,28)
Nas relações interpessoais, esse amor se traduz em atitudes práticas: persistência na paciência, recusa ao ressentimento e disposição para perdoar em vez de expor o erro alheio.
Hereby perceive we the love [of God-The Father], because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down [our] lives for the brethren.(1 John 3:16)
Charity suffers long, [and] is kind; charity envies not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
Does not behave itself inappropriate, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, thinks no evil;(1 Corinthians 13:4,5)
Rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;
Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.(1 Corinthians 13:6,7)
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.(Mishlei - Proverbs 17:17)
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.(1 Peter 4:8)
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