"If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters - yes, even his own life - he cannot be my disciple." -- (Luke 14:26)
Most Christians feel obligated to soften the face meaning of the word 'hate' to something like 'love less than me,' even though the Greek word miseo means 'HATE.'
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2007-10-09 10:14:26 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You really should do a real, in depth study of Luke.
If you do not understand not only the original language, but also the times and the style it was written in, then you can easily mis-understand the meaning behind a single verse.
This is one of those verses.
You might check with the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Peace be with you.
2007-10-09 10:23:04 · answer #1 · answered by C 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is the problem with Greek metaphors. Jesus really did know how to use figures of speech. I don't feel "obligated" to "soften" anything -- I feel "obligated" to educate. The meaning of the phrase is a comparative, not a "one or the other" idea.
Have a nice day!
2007-10-09 17:21:38 · answer #2 · answered by herfinator 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not me.
Oh, I have no doubt that Jesus used a word that was probably pretty correctly translated into "miseo". But the point is that this is hyperbole.
I'm not a fundamentalist. I look at what the meaning of the words are, not the actual English words themselves.
2007-10-09 17:17:14 · answer #3 · answered by Acorn 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think that Jesus meant "anyone who is not willing to let go of", rather than "anyone who does not hate". The bible can be very confusing on many points.
This is just my view of it. I'm not trying to 'soften' the word hate, I'm just trying to give a clearer definition.
2007-10-09 17:28:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Reese up above, who is Blessed!
And if you Love Jesus the Most, your Family Life will work out for the Best!
2007-10-09 17:32:34 · answer #5 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why should one hate his father, mother, brother etc. if they are not coming in the way? Love for Jesus should be supreme.
2007-10-09 17:22:02 · answer #6 · answered by Andy Roberts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll raise my hand to this one.
In this 'life', I'm surrounded by crap, by vanities, by idols, by 'stuff' that draws people away from HEAVEN and its treasures. And try like I may, the 'rich man' continues to walk away from Yahshua.
BTW I'm not 'christian' just a believer.
2007-10-09 17:19:16 · answer #7 · answered by witnessnbr1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With the word "hate" in that Scripture--it's been clearly put-- in the verses following that chapter--Jesus means "if you love me more than these things like family and yourself, if you agree not to be selfish for yourself but to serve me". You can look it up in different transalations.
No, I love my family, myself, and my life. But you know what? I love God more than all of that.
2007-10-09 17:20:09 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Reese is Blessed♥ 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You have to hate to be his disciple. That has proved true but they will deny it repeatedly.
It's only "god's word" if they like it. Otherwise you misunderstood, took it out of context or that word of god doesn't apply anymore.
2007-10-09 17:21:22 · answer #9 · answered by t_rex_is_mad 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it really meant HATE as you say, then why does it say, "honor your father and mother". We would not have to do that if we were to hate them- there is no one that deserves to have our strongest love than Jesus- even family- but that does not mean we hate them.- Jesus is love- not hate!!
2007-10-09 17:18:59 · answer #10 · answered by AdoreHim 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋