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 equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’No other commandment is greater than these."
For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: "Love your neighbor as yourself."
For the commandments say, "You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not covet." These—and other such commandments—are summed up in this one commandment: "Love your neighbor as yourself."
Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of God’s law.
The Golden Rule
"Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in 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 Words
Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters.Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!
Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.
Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.
Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.
Love One Another
This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another.
So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.
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.
So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.
Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.
We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord.
Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others.
Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.
And may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows.
Humildade, perdão e convivência
O relacionamento com o próximo exige humildade, paciência e disposição para perdoar. Não devemos julgar, mas acolher com compaixão.
Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.
Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
So let’s stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall.
God’s Judgment of Sin
You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things.
All Christians
Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.
In the same way, some think one day is more holy than another day, while others think every day is alike. You should each be fully convinced that whichever day you choose is acceptable.
"One should be kind to a fainting friend,
but you accuse me without any fear of the Almighty.