My opinion, 'Love thy enemy'
What's your opinion?
2006-10-23 11:25:25 · 7 answers · asked by Tofu Jesus 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The verse you quoted (Matthew 5:44) is by the most difficult one for anyone to follow regardless of who they are. In full it says:
“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”
It is in our nature to retaliate against those who seek to do us harm. This country’s posture on its War on Terror exemplifies this vengeful mentality. For all our talk of Christian virtue, we in this country violate Christian principles every day when we enact policies that cause the death of thousands around the world just because of the wanton hate of a few among their midst.
The statement made by Jesus in Matthew 5:44 embodies the central theme of the Christian message. By the majority of Americans and the world ignoring this injunction, we are acting in a way that is contrary to the way Christ would want us to live.
It does not matter how many Churches we erect; it doesn’t matter the number of crosses we sling around our necks; it doesn’t matter how many bumper stickers we put on our cars citing Biblical passages; our refusal to follow Matthew 5:44 demonstrates the painful fact that we are not Christian in the true sense of the word.
2006-10-23 12:46:25 · answer #1 · answered by Lawrence Louis 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
All the ones in Matthew 5:mild tempered ones or meek ones
peaceable, merciful pure in heart
I read once the 10 commandments:
the one that everyone that would never think of stealing or commiting adultry or they are not materialistic.
they lie, that is the most often broken commandment.
Imagine that even officials lie!
2006-10-23 11:30:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hello Tofu Jesus.. :)
None..for it is my daily walk with the Lord..Amen!!
Phillipians 4
Whatsoever things that are true
Whatsoever things that are noble
Whatsoever things that are just
Whatsoever things that are pure
Whatsoever things that are lovely
Whatsoever things are of good report
If there be any virture or praise
Think on these things.. :)
In Jesus Most Precious Name..
With Love..In Christ.. :)
2006-10-23 11:30:20 · answer #3 · answered by EyeLovesJesus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would agree with you, most people have trouble with "love thine enemy."
But I would go further, and say that EVERYONE has trouble with that, even when they succeed to one degree or another.
I'm not excusing. I AM saying I believe Christians, in their hearts, don't want to be Christian. It's too demanding.
2006-10-23 17:31:31 · answer #4 · answered by KALEL 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's a hard one for sure....the Amish have been a good demonstration of what following this truly means.
2006-10-23 11:27:19 · answer #5 · answered by whitehorse456 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
One of The Beautitudes:
Blessed are the clean of heart....
2006-10-23 11:28:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No that is your Judgement. Everyone likes to Judge one another dont they?....
2006-10-23 11:27:15 · answer #7 · answered by Hurray for the ANGELS! 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋