Genesis 4:9-And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper?
Biblically, the answer to this question is yes. Yes we are responsible for our fellow neighbor and human beings.Becuase what a one or a few do, can have affect on many.
But I ask to see what ya'll think of this question? And God's idea that we are responsible for each other?
2006-12-11 12:52:29 · 24 answers · asked by Maurice H 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
possibly, another interpretation of this could be seen as God giving Cain a chance to repent and tell the truth; but instead Cain lied about not knowing. Possibly, the vignette is not a condemnation on the care of one's neighbour but on the state of repentence after wrong-doing.
2006-12-11 12:56:40 · answer #1 · answered by Enigma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are to protect the weak and helpless, the widows and orphans. Jesus Christ also commanded His followers to make diciples of all nations by preaching and spreading His Gosple around the world until His return which makes it clear that God doesn't want His followers to keep the message of salvation private. Also in the New Testament Paul urges Christians to bear one another's burdens and to use our gifts to edify the Body of Believers and for God's glory. So we are responsible to the point of our own actions. However if someone chooses to regect Christ or the help of another then that is not our responsibility. We each have free will.
As parents it is our duty to raise our chidren in the way they should go acording to the Bible and therefore we are responsible for their upbringing until they are old enough to make their own choices.
The Bible does teach that we are fully responsible for our own actions and when we face God on judgement day we will give an account to Him for our own actions and wether or not we accepted Christ as our Savior and Lord.
2006-12-11 21:09:57 · answer #2 · answered by rpookycath 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that being your neighbor's keeper is a religious idea. If you want to go into social philosophical theory, you could go to Hobbes and see that it is in your best interest to build a society on protecting the weak. It provides you with the highest amount of good for yourself. Of course, the majority of Americans profess one faith or another, making the religious aspect very relevant. If you believe that a higher power exists, then you probably also believe that the weak should be protected.
2006-12-11 20:56:55 · answer #3 · answered by Link Correon 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This question depends on the circumstances of the case, and also on the kind of person who is asking the question. Morally speaking, then yes, you are your brother's keeper. It is only then that life is worth living.
2006-12-11 21:12:08 · answer #4 · answered by m&m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is our responsibility as humans to look out for those who need it. If you have enough share what you can with someone who has nothing. If you see someone crying, stop and see if you can help. If you see someone broke down on the side of the road, see if you can help.You can always help someone or remind someone they are loved. That is simple human dignity and respect. You cannot be responsible if they do wrong but you can gently remind them of what is expected of them.
2006-12-11 20:58:09 · answer #5 · answered by mortgagegirl101 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if they are handicaped or unable physically or mentally to care for themselves. Taking care of others harms them more than helps society in general because it is like feeding squirls in the park. After a while, the squirl does not know how to find food on its own and will eventually die with out constant help. You know show a man to fish he can feed himself.
2006-12-11 20:56:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we are all responsible for loving and caring for one another to a certain extent, and at the same time, each person is responsible to God for him/herself. No one can die for us so no one can truly live for us but we must try to the best of our ability to help one another out of loving concern for eachother as we are made in God's image and this is what he does.
2006-12-11 21:01:35 · answer #7 · answered by Sparkle1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that is the Lord's mysterious way of saying that before he was a murderer, maybe Abel needed some help, someone to help him pray. Try your hardest to listen, do help your kin.
2006-12-11 21:00:13 · answer #8 · answered by djzlyric 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think that it applys to everyone we know. As it says "my brothers keeper", this would make it apply to your brothers and sisters both physically and in Christ. If you were to go tell your neighbor they were screwing up and you didnt have a good relationship with that person then it probably wouldnt go over well.
2006-12-11 20:56:38 · answer #9 · answered by chris c 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It takes a village to raise a child. If more people cared about their fellow man, brother, sister . . .. look how we treat our seniors. I take being the oldest sibling serious. I look out for them, I protect them, I love them.
It all comes down to love
God Bless and great question!!!!
2006-12-11 20:57:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋