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.
The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these."
For the whole law is fulfilled in one statement, namely, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
For the commandments, "You shall not commit adultery, you shall not commit murder, you shall not steal, you shall not covet," and if there is any other commandment, are summed up in this statement: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
Love does not commit evil against a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
Therefore in all things, whatever you want that people should do to you, thus also you do to 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.
Concluding Ethical Instructions
Brotherly love must continue. Do not neglect hospitality, because through this some have received angels as guests without knowing it.
Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
Above all, keep your love for one another constant, because love covers a large number of sins.
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the household of faith.
God is Love, so Love One Another
For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning: that we should love one another,
"A new commandment I give to you: that you love one another—just as I have loved you, that you 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.
Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, just as indeed you are doing.
Carry the burdens of one another, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Let each one of us please his neighbor for his good, for the purpose of edification.
Let no one seek his own good but the good of the other.
being devoted to one another in brotherly love, esteeming one another more highly in honor,
and may the Lord cause you to increase and to abound in love for one another and for all, just as also we do for you,
Humildade, perdão e convivência
O relacionamento com o próximo exige humildade, paciência e disposição para perdoar. Não devemos julgar, mas acolher com compaixão.
Do nothing according to selfish ambition or according to empty conceit, but in humility considering one another better than yourselves,
putting up with one another and forgiving one another. If anyone should have a complaint against anyone, just as also the Lord forgave you, thus also you do the same.
Therefore, let us no longer pass judgment on one another, but rather decide this: not to place a cause for stumbling or a temptation before a brother.
The Righteous and Impartial Judgment of God
Therefore you are without excuse, O man, every one of you who passes judgment. For in that which you pass judgment on someone else, you condemn yourself, for you who are passing judgment are doing the same things.
Called to Inherit a Blessing
And finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, showing mutual affection, compassionate, humble,
One person prefers one day over another day, and another person regards every day alike. Each one must be fully convinced in his own mind.
"Loyal love should come for the afflicted from his friend,
even if he forsakes the fear of Shaddai.
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