chickentrains
love is love
Thanks!Absolutely. It's one of the key points in Holy Scripture to treat EVERYONE with respect, love, and integrity.
As The Holy Bible says, regarding loving others:
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." Matthew 5:43-48
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." John 13:34
"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13
As you can see, in just a few verses from Holy Scripture from hundreds on loving one another, it speaks quite clearly on loving everyone - even those whom you don't agree with. It can be unfortunate when Brothers and Sisters in Christ feel the need to force Christianity on others. Is it good to share about the Good News? Yes, absolutely. To force it on everyone, taunt those who don't agree with them, or threaten them with Eternal Death? That is not how we've been commanded to share The Gospel. It tells us to share with respect and kindness. I'm saddened to admit that I have fallen into the trap of trying to force others to believe, but what The Holy Bible actually says is this:
"But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect" 1 Peter 3:15
Holy Scripture also tells us not to judge othera, as seen in one of the many passages regarding this topic:
“Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” He also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother’s eye.”
Luke 6:37-42
What this is basically saying is that we really shouldn’t be judging others - we might see others sinning and freak out about it, judging them and stuff, but what we often forget is that we’re also sinners. We should remember that we too need to change our sinful behavior, and judging isn't going to help us to help others. Or, as nicely put in the parable:
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(Whoops, I thought I posted this yesterday...guess not!I hope I didn’t scare you all off the planet with this long, rambly (and possibly for a few of you), boring post.
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