Quem é o meu vizinho na Bíblia e como tratá-lo?
O que a Bíblia ensina sobre o vizinho
Na Bíblia, a palavra traduzida como "próximo" significa literalmente aquele que está perto — o vizinho de porta, de terra ou de caminho. O mandamento bíblico não trata o amor ao próximo como um sentimento abstrato, mas como a recusa ativa de prejudicar quem vive ao lado e a disposição de buscar o seu bem prático.
and the second [is] like [it], this, You will love your neighbor as yourself—there is no other command greater than these."(Mark 12:31)
for all the Law is fulfilled in one word—in this: "You will love your neighbor as yourself";(Galatians 5:14)
for, "You will not commit adultery, You will not murder, You will not steal, You will not bear false testimony, You will not covet"; and if there is any other command, in this word it is summed up, in this: "You will love your neighbor as yourself";(Romans 13:9)
the love to the neighbor works no ill; the love, therefore, [is] the fullness of law.(Romans 13:10)
A chamada Regra de Ouro, ensinada por Jesus no Sermão do Monte, estabelece o critério básico para essa convivência: o tratamento que você espera receber é a medida exata do que deve oferecer.
All things, therefore, whatever you may will that men may be doing to you, so also do to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.(Matthew 7:12)
O amor ao próximo em atitudes concretas
Nas Escrituras, o cuidado com quem está perto não depende de simpatia natural, mas de ações observáveis. Isso inclui hospitalidade com quem chega, auxílio material a quem passa necessidade e constância no trato com a comunidade.
Let brotherly love remain. Do not be forgetful of hospitality, for through this some entertained messengers unaware.(Hebrews 13:1,2)
religion pure and undefiled with the God and Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their tribulation—to keep himself unspotted from the world.(James 1:27)
therefore, then, as we have opportunity, may we work the good to all, and especially to those of the household of faith.(Galatians 6:10)
Before all things, having earnest love among yourselves, because love covers a multitude of sins;(1 Peter 4:8)
because this is the message that you heard from the beginning, that we may love one another,(1 John 3:11)
A new command I give to you, that you love one another; according as I loved you, that you also love one another;(John 13:34)
Como conviver e buscar o bem de quem está ao redor
A convivência diária exige abrir mão do interesse puramente individual. O apóstolo Paulo orienta as comunidades do primeiro século a priorizarem a edificação mútua, sustentando os fardos uns dos outros em vez de impor preferências próprias.
for let each one of us please the neighbor for good, for edification,(Romans 15:2)
let no one seek his own—but each another’s.(1 Corinthians 10:24)
Bear the burdens of one another, and so fill up the law of the Christ,(Galatians 6:2)
for this reason, comfort one another, and build up one another, as also you do.(1 Thessalonians 5:11)
in the love of brothers, to one another kindly affectioned: in the honor going before one another;(Romans 12:10)
and the LORD cause you to increase and to abound in the love to one another, and to all, even as we also to you,(1 Thessalonians 3:12)
Paciência, tolerância e resolução de conflitos
O atrito é inevitável quando pessoas dividem o mesmo espaço. O texto bíblico instrui a evitar o julgamento precipitado sobre decisões alheias, renunciar à arrogância e praticar o perdão antes que a discórdia se aprofunde.
nothing in rivalry or vainglory, but in humility of mind counting one another more excellent than yourselves—(Philippians 2:3)
bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if anyone may have a quarrel with anyone, as the Christ also forgave you—so also you;(Colossians 3:13)
therefore, may we judge one another no longer, but rather judge this, not to put a stumbling-stone before the brother, or an offense.(Romans 14:13)
One judges one day above another, and another judges every day [alike]; let each be fully assured in his own mind.(Romans 14:5)
Therefore, you are inexcusable, O man—everyone who is judging—for in that in which you judge the other, yourself you condemn, for the same things you practice who are judging,(Romans 2:1)
And finally, be all of one mind, having fellow-feeling, loving as brothers, compassionate, courteous,(1 Peter 3:8)
To a despiser of his friends [is] shame, || And the fear of the Mighty he forsakes.(Job 6:14)
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