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.
The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these."(Mark 12:31)
For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."(Galatians 5:14)
For this, "You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet," and if there is any other commandment, it is summed up in this saying, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."(Romans 13:9)
Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the 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.
"In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, 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 love of the brothers and sisters continue. Do not neglect hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.(Hebrews 13:1,2)
Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.(James 1:27)
So then, while we have opportunity, let’s do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.(Galatians 6:10)
Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.(1 Peter 4:8)
For this is the message which you have heard from the beginning, that we are to love one another;(1 John 3:11)
I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have 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.
Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification.(Romans 15:2)
No one is to seek his own advantage, but rather that of his neighbor.(1 Corinthians 10:24)
Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.(Galatians 6:2)
Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, just as you also are doing.(1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor,(Romans 12:10)
and may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for 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.
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility consider one another as more important than yourselves;(Philippians 2:3)
bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so must you do also.(Colossians 3:13)
Therefore let’s not judge one another anymore, but rather determine this: not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block in a brother’s or sister’s way.(Romans 14:13)
One personvalues one day over another, another values every day the same. Each person must be fully convinced in his own mind.(Romans 14:5)
Therefore you have no excuse, you foolish person, everyone of you who passes judgment; for in that matter in which you judge someone else, you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things.(Romans 2:1)
To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, loving, compassionate, and humble;(1 Peter 3:8)
"For the despairing man there should be kindness from his friend;
So that he does not abandon the fear of the Almighty.(Job 6:14)
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