2006-08-09 07:08:44 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is never wrong to be nice. But it is also never wrong to defend yourself.
2006-08-09 07:11:46 · answer #1 · answered by Quantrill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a blessing "to be nice to mean people".
Mat 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, because they will be shown mercy.
Mat 5:43 "You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.
Mat 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Mat 5:45 so that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. For He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
Mat 5:46 For if you love those who love you, what reward will you have?
Luk 6:27 "But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Luk 6:28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
Rom 12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Try to do what is honorable in everyone's eyes.
Rom 12:18 If possible, on your part, live at peace with everyone.
Mat 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
2006-08-09 07:14:09 · answer #2 · answered by steve 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the expected consequences. If someone is consistently mean to you, it really doesn't make any sense to show them kindness in general. But if someone is generally mean to others, but not to you, then sure. It can also make sense to be nice to someone mean if you expect to get a sale or something out of it, or if they have the power to seriously harm you for failing to be nice to them.
2006-08-09 07:13:00 · answer #3 · answered by lenny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be HARD to be nice to mean people but it's not wrong.
2006-08-09 07:12:50 · answer #4 · answered by miblackpearl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it's wrong to mean to nice people
2006-08-09 07:11:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being nice to mean people is a christian act. Love one another, do good to those who hate you. Pray for those who wish bad of you.
2006-08-09 07:12:56 · answer #6 · answered by Roxton P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just difficult. I was nice to someone who was mean last night, and I'm still feeling growly about it.
2006-08-09 07:41:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So many saying say you should. The Bible says turn the other cheek and I always say keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Better the devil you know than the devil you don't
2006-08-09 07:12:34 · answer #8 · answered by alwaysmoose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, in fact, being nice to those who treat you wrongly ..
"21": If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
"22": For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
2006-08-09 07:14:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope!
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."
~John 13:34-35
2006-08-09 07:16:03 · answer #10 · answered by sunkissedisland8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋