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 And the second [is] like it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is no other commandment greater than these.
14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, [even] in this: Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
9 For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not murder, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet, and if [there is] any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
10 Charity works no evil to a neighbour; therefore, charity is the fulfillment of the law.
12 Therefore, all things whatsoever ye desire that men should do unto you, so also shall ye do unto 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 Do not forget to show hospitality; for thereby some, having entertained angels, were kept.
27 The pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their tribulation [and] to keep thyself unspotted from this world.:
8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves; for charity shall cover [a] multitude of sins.
10 Therefore as long as we have the opportunity, let us do good unto everyone, especially unto those who are of the household of faith.
11 For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, That we should love one another.
34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also 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 Therefore comfort and edify one another, even as ye do.
2 Bear ye one another's burdens and so fulfil the law of the Christ.
2 Let each one of us please [his] neighbour in [that which is] good, unto edification.
24 Let no one seek his own good, but that of the other.
10 loving one another with brotherly love, with honour preferring one another;
12 And the Lord make you to multiply and make charity to abound among you and toward all [men], even as it [is] with us toward 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 [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory, but in humility let each esteem others better than themselves,
13 forbearing one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a quarrel against another: even as Christ forgave you, so also [do] ye.
13 Let us, therefore, not judge one another any more, but judge this rather: that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in [his] brother's way.
1 Therefore, thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest; for in that which thou dost judge another, thou dost condemn thyself; for thou that judgest [others] doest the same things.
8 And finally, [be ye] all of one consent, of one affection, loving each other fraternally, merciful, courteous,
5 Also, some make a difference between one day and another; others esteem every day [alike]. Let each one be fully persuaded in his own soul.
14 He that is afflicted [deserves] mercy from his friend; but he has forsaken the fear of the Almighty.