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 like 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 this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."(Galatians 5:14)
For the commandments, "You shall not commit adultery," "You shall not murder," "You shall not steal," "You shall not covet," and whatever other commandments there are, are all summed up in this saying, namely, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."(Romans 13:9)
Love doesn’t harm a neighbor. Love therefore 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.
Therefore, whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall 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 continue. Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.(Hebrews 13:1,2)
Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.(James 1:27)
So then, as we have opportunity, let’s do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.(Galatians 6:10)
And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.(1 Peter 4:8)
For this is the message which you heard from the beginning, that we should love one another—(1 John 3:11)
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, 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.
Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, to be building him up.(Romans 15:2)
Let no one seek his own, but each one his neighbor’s good.(1 Corinthians 10:24)
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.(Galatians 6:2)
Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.(1 Thessalonians 5:11)
In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honor prefer one another,(Romans 12:10)
May the Lord make you to increase and abound in love toward one another and toward all men, even as we also do toward 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.
doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;(Philippians 2:3)
bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.(Colossians 3:13)
Therefore let’s not judge one another any more, but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block in his brother’s way, or an occasion for falling.(Romans 14:13)
One man esteems one day as more important. Another esteems every day alike. Let each man be fully assured in his own mind.(Romans 14:5)
Therefore you are without excuse, O man, whoever you are who judge. For in that which you judge another, you condemn yourself. For you who judge practice the same things.(Romans 2:1)
Finally, all of you be like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous,(1 Peter 3:8)
"To him who is ready to faint, kindness should be shown from his friend;
even to him who forsakes the fear of the Almighty.(Job 6:14)
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