@Kevin-Eleven
Jesus instructed the disciples to simply walk away from and have nothing to do with those who reject his teachings.
Is that very friendly?
@eladar saidSo, we should keep a distance but love our enemies from afar?
@Kevin-Eleven
Jesus instructed the disciples to simply walk away from and have nothing to do with those who reject his teachings.
Is that very friendly?
@kevin-eleven saidI guess the question is what does love mean? If you see a person in need, then help. But that is not the same as being a person's friend.
So, we should keep a distance but love our enemies from afar?
So from a far? I suppose from a certain point of view.
@eladar saidIf God is Love, and if Jesus taught us to abide in God and to allow God to abide in us, then how does the separation occur?
I guess the question is what does love mean? If you see a person in need, then help. But that is not the same as being a person's friend.
So from a far? I suppose from a certain point of view.
@Kevin-Eleven
"Repay no one evil for evil; take forethought for things honorable in the sight of all men. If possible, as far as it depends on you, live in peace with all men.
Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to the wrath of God, for it is written, 'Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord."
But "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will heap coals of fire upon his head." Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good." (Rom. 12:17-21)
In the Recovery Version this section of scripture Romans 12:9-21 is under a headline - By the Living of a Life of the Highest Virtues.
I did not include verses 9 through 16 which also have some helpful exhortations of dealing with fellow believers of the household of faith as well as neighbors or those without this fellowship. And it includes those who may persecute the church.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. (v.14)
@kevin-eleven saidWhat do nonChristians think about it?
What do the Christians think of this idea?
From a bible standpoint is has nothing to do with Christianity.
@kevin-eleven saidThis is example of a misinterpretation of what the word 'love' means. This refers to brotherly love or charitable love. Christians are commanded to stand apart from [keep away from] the world and the evil that exists in the world. The teaching to 'love your enemies', means to be charitable to everyone, including enemies. Its about charity and generosity. One must not discriminate when being chartable and give only to friends. The Christian is commanded to give to everyone.
If God is Love, and if Jesus taught us to abide in God and to allow God to abide in us, then how does the separation occur?
I suggest you take a read of the bible and get some guidance there before starting multitudes of threads designed to belittle and condemn Christians.
@kevin-eleven saidI think your problem lies in your definition of love.
If God is Love, and if Jesus taught us to abide in God and to allow God to abide in us, then how does the separation occur?
