Vizinho
Amar o próximo é um dos mandamentos centrais do evangelho. A Bíblia nos ensina que nossos vizinhos são aqueles a quem devemos servir, apoiar e encorajar com amor genuíno.
O mandamento do amor ao próximo
Jesus resume a Lei no amor a Deus e ao próximo. Amar o vizinho como a si mesmo é cumprir toda a Lei.
31 The second is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’No other commandment is greater than these."
14 For the whole law is summarized in a single statement: "You must love your neighbor as yourself."
9 For the commandments, "You must not commit adultery; you must not murder; you must not steal; you must not covet," and every other commandment are summed up in this statement: "You must love your neighbor as yourself."
10 Love never does anything that is harmful to its neighbor. Therefore, love is the fulfillment of the law.
12 Therefore, whatever you want people to do for you, do the same for them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."
Amor em ação
O amor verdadeiro se mostra em ações concretas: hospitalidade, generosidade e cuidado com os necessitados ao nosso redor.
1 Let brotherly love continue.2 Stop neglecting to show hospitality to strangers, for by showing hospitality some have had angels as their guests without being aware of it.
27 A religion that is pure and stainless in the sight of God the Father is this: to take care of orphans and widows in their suffering, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
8 Above all, continue to love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.
10 So then, whenever we have the opportunity, let us practice doing good to everyone, especially to the family of faith.
11 This is the message that you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another.
34 I am giving you a new commandment to love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.
Edificação e encorajamento mútuo
Somos chamados a encorajar uns aos outros, carregar os fardos alheios e buscar o bem do próximo acima do próprio interesse.
11 So then, encourage one another and build each other up, as you are doing.
2 Practice carrying each other's burdens. In this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
2 Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building him up.
24 No one should seek his own welfare, but rather his neighbor's.
10 Be devoted to each other with mutual affection. Excel in showing respect for each other.
12 May the Lord greatly increase your love for each other and for all people, just as we love you.
Humildade, perdão e convivência
O relacionamento com o próximo exige humildade, paciência e disposição para perdoar. Não devemos julgar, mas acolher com compaixão.
3 Do not act out of selfish ambition or conceit, but with humility think of others as being better than yourselves.
13 Put up with one another and forgive each other if anyone has a complaint against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, you also should forgive.
13 Therefore, let us no longer criticize each other. Instead, make up your mind not to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother.
1 Therefore, you have no excuse—every one of you who judges. For when you pass judgment on another person, you condemn yourself, since you, the judge, practice the very same things.
8 Finally, all of you must live in harmony, be sympathetic, love as brothers, and be compassionate and humble.
5 One person decides that one day is better than another, while another person decides that all days are the same. Each one must be fully convinced in his own mind.