didnt Jesus command these things :
Matthew 5:11
Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Matthew 5:44
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;
Luke 6:27
But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Luke 6:35
But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.
what right does a christian have to hate anyone for hurting them physically or mentally or because they hate you for loving christ? when the master has commanded us to love our enemies? if you hate atheists aren't u unsaved? shouldnt you follow the commands of christ if ur truely saved?
2007-06-25 19:21:10 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Matthew 5:11
Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Matthew 5:44
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;
Luke 6:27
But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Luke 6:35
But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.
what right does a christian have to not love anyone for hurting them physically or mentally or because they hate you for loving christ? when the master has commanded us to love our enemies? if you hate atheists aren't u unsaved? shouldnt you follow the commands of christ if ur truely saved? actions speak louder than words!
2007-06-25 19:50:56 · update #1
What you said is so beauiful. I think the Koran has something like that too. I wish all these religious people would live by these words rather concentrate on the dark side of the religion. If Christians were more christian, people would convert more. I would like to more about Koran and Mohamand, but the people that worship are so strict, inflexible and unforgiving with their honor killing, oppression of their women. And the Eastern religions tend to condone suffering as if they deserve it from their past life. Personally, deep inside you are right. The answers to all our social problems are there in front of in the great books. It is a personal choice to walk it.
2007-06-25 19:31:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have no problem loving them, or forgiving them. And why do you ask "what right does a christian have to hate anyone for hurting them physically or mentally or because they hate you for loving Christ?" Christians are still in their immortal and imperfect bodies, and still fall short and sin. We cannot will ourselves to be perfect and sinless. Only the Lord can change us and He does, as we grow into maturity as Christians. Each time we fail and sin, we are made aware of our sin and repent and God is able to transform us more and more into the character and love of Christ. Do not point the finger unless you are perfectly sinless yourself.
2007-06-25 19:33:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians like Muslims have the smallest volume of affection. Their self hate doctrines could furnish you with an occasion of that. it is all someone foundation besides. no count number the religion you belong to you will possibly be a hateful person or a loving person. i individually have in no way met a hateful Buddhist yet have encountered them from another team.
2016-10-18 22:09:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im a christian and never said i hated anyone. i might not agree with people ways or beliefs, i might even feel sorry for their beliefs but i cant think of anyone i hate. you can give me thumbs down or whatever you choose but just cause you had bad experience wit one who claim to be a christian does NOT mean that all are the same. and NOT every one claiming to be Christ like is.
2007-06-25 19:28:17 · answer #4 · answered by warrior*in*the*making 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are hurting Christians physically or mentally because you know they are Christians and will forgive you, you will pay at the judgment. When I say you I mean anyone.
2007-06-25 19:25:33 · answer #5 · answered by DAVID C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Love your neighbor as yourself - which means love your neighbor to the same degree that you would want to be loved by others. Who is my neighbor? Read the story of the Good Samaritan for a good example of this.
2007-06-25 19:24:14 · answer #6 · answered by Richard B 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can love them and still not understand them.
What are they gaining by not believing?
I think my life is better because I believe and even if I die and there turns out not to be a Heaven I would still be glad I lived like there was one.
2007-06-25 19:24:19 · answer #7 · answered by ♥itsme♥ 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
2007-06-25 19:23:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I have repeatedly told everyone on here that I love their souls & wish them to go to heaven!
Christians are supposed to love everyone & care about their welfare ,both spiritual & physical!
2007-06-25 19:28:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Referring to Atheists and Agnositics in terms of "enemy" and "hate" feels like Christian extremism. Please stop that insantiy. That whole thing makes me want to be an atheist.
2007-06-25 19:42:31 · answer #10 · answered by Tim Elliot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋