Moral dilemma.

[Skyseer (On Moderation)]

The Bible teaches for us, as Christians, to "love thy neighbor".

However, what if our neighbor is a Jew or Mormon?

I seek guidance from the most revered of this Church.

[Brother Temperance]

Re: Moral dilemma.

The Bible teaches for us, as Christians, to "love thy neighbor".

However, what if our neighbor is a Jew or Mormon?

I seek guidance from the most revered of this Church.

Why don't you try reading a little before posting?

[Skyseer (On Moderation)]

Re: Moral dilemma.

Why don't you try reading a little before posting?

Brother, you seem to frequent my posts.

I will admit that I am new to your ways, but I merely request that I be treated with the dignity of any fellow Christian.

After all, did Jesus and God themselves not say "Listen to those who are knew: they can bring the wisdom of the old"? (Ezekiel 49:3)

[Brother Temperance]

Re: Moral dilemma.

Brother, you seem to frequent my posts.

I will admit that I am new to your ways, but I merely request that I be treated with the dignity of any fellow Christian.

After all, did Jesus and God themselves not say "Listen to those who are knew: they can bring the wisdom of the old"? (Ezekiel 49:3)

No. Ezekiel only has 48 books, you sinful imbecile.

[Skyseer (On Moderation)]

Re: Moral dilemma.

No. Ezekiel only has 48 books, you sinful imbecile.

Ah! Well caught.

That was a test, Brother.

Surely you can understand my initial doubt.

However, I can see clearly now.

[Bobby-Joe]

Re: Moral dilemma.

Ah! Well caught.

That was a test, Brother.

Surely you can understand my initial doubt.

However, I can see clearly now.

The short answer friend is no TRUE Christian would have a Muslim, Jew or Democrat as a neighbor. Why do you think Freehold is a gated community?

[Brother V]

Re: Moral dilemma.

The Bible teaches for us, as Christians, to "love thy neighbor".

However, what if our neighbor is a Jew or Mormon?

I seek guidance from the most revered of this Church.

Define neighbor?

The word neighbor isn't found in my bible (KJV1611) what bible are you using?

biblegateway keyword search "neighbor"
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[RautaKansleri]

Re: Moral dilemma.

Define neighbor?

The word neighbor isn't found in my bible (KJV1611) what bible are you using?

biblegateway keyword search "neighbor"
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V

Jesus tells us who our neighbors are. Read the story about the good Samaritan and you know. Sorry, but here you must admit that I'm right.

[Brother V]

Re: Moral dilemma.

Jesus tells us who our neighbors are. Read the story about the good Samaritan and you know. Sorry, but here you must admit that I'm right.

Do you mean this verse?

Matthew 10:5 These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

When Jesus said don't go with the Gentiles?

You seem to think that neighbor is just a person who lives near you. That is not the case.

The correct biblical definition of neighbour is

a nearby object of the same kind

My neighbours are fellow True Christians(tm). At that time, not all samaritans believed in Jesus (neither did the gentiles). The neighbours would be those that also worshipped Jesus (correctly) and believed in Him.

Anyone who did not follow him, would not be a neighbour (regardless of proximity) and therefore, is not under the commandment of "love thy neighbour as thyself".

Note, the law is not "love everyone as thyself"; it's specifically states NEIGHBOUR.

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[RautaKansleri]

Re: Moral dilemma.

Nah, I'm talking about the story Jesus tells about the man who was robbed and wounded and left by the road naked. Then the good Samaritan came across him, tended to his wounds and showed him his hospitality. The man could've been anyone. And Jesus uses this story to answer the question "Who is my neighbour?"

Ei näin.
Prayers for you all.

[Brother V]

Re: Moral dilemma.

Nah, I'm talking about the story Jesus tells about the man who was robbed and wounded and left by the road naked. Then the good Samaritan came across him, tended to his wounds and showed him his hospitality. The man could've been anyone. And Jesus uses this story to answer the question "Who is my neighbour?"

Ei näin.
Prayers for you all.

The neighbour was the person who showed compassion.

The others weren't his neighbour. (according to the story). This opened neighbour-osity to like-minded people and not to just people of the same race.

So, you see, the neighbour is exactly like the definition I gave, a like minded person, not necessarily one who lives nearby.

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[Bobby-Joe]

Re: Moral dilemma.

Nah, I'm talking about the story Jesus tells about the man who was robbed and wounded and left by the road naked. Then the good Samaritan came across him, tended to his wounds and showed him his hospitality. The man could've been anyone. And Jesus uses this story to answer the question "Who is my neighbour?"

Ei näin.
Prayers for you all.

Was that His answer friend?

Luke 10:37 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.

In other words the man who behaves as my neighbor is my neighbor. I see nothing about us considering people who do not show us mercy and behave like Christians as our neighbors; for instance the Priest and Levite in the story. So clearly "everyone" is not our neighbor.

[RautaKansleri]

Re: Moral dilemma.

Yes, but there are many who tolerate you, while you do not tolerate them. People who come to this thread and say they wish to coexist and have nothing against you, yet you just mock them and ban them and call them satanists. Didn't Jesus tell us to do to other thing we want them to do to us? Shouldn't you be praying for my soul as well? And how was the good Samaritan "like-minded" with the robbed man? I didn't understand that.

Ei näin.
Prayers to you all.

[Brother V]

Re: Moral dilemma.

Yes, but there are many who tolerate you, while you do not tolerate them. People who come to this thread and say they wish to coexist and have nothing against you, yet you just mock them and ban them and call them satanists. Didn't Jesus tell us to do to other thing we want them to do to us? Shouldn't you be praying for my soul as well? And how was the good Samaritan "like-minded" with the robbed man? I didn't understand that.

Ei näin.
Prayers to you all.

Friend, you read a whole lot into a story that never really happened.

It was a parable. Not an event that actually happened. Jesus made up the story to show a point. The point was, that the neighbour was the person who helped, not the people who didn't.

You will note that we have many neighbours on this forums. Heck, there are even "african american" True Christians(tm).

Friend, until you prove that you are not of Satan, we must treat you as though you are.

Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

People may come here acting nicely, but then they are rebuked once and turn into hatefilled wolves.

Wise people accept being admonished and use it as an opportunity to grow.

Proverbs 9:8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

As to being nice to people. Friend, by having open forums we are going above and beyond what Jesus said to do.

2 Corinthians 6:14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?

16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

We don't suffer a long time with infidels. They normally leave after one or two posts.

Will you be staying a long time?

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v

[Skyseer (On Moderation)]

Re: Moral dilemma.

Friend, you read a whole lot into a story that never really happened.

It was a parable. Not an event that actually happened. Jesus made up the story to show a point. The point was, that the neighbour was the person who helped, not the people who didn't.

You will note that we have many neighbours on this forums. Heck, there are even "african american" True Christians™.

Friend, until you prove that you are not of Satan, we must treat you as though you are.

Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

People may come here acting nicely, but then they are rebuked once and turn into hatefilled wolves.

Wise people accept being admonished and use it as an opportunity to grow.

Proverbs 9:8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

As to being nice to people. Friend, by having open forums we are going above and beyond what Jesus said to do.

2 Corinthians 6:14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?

16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

We don't suffer a long time with infidels. They normally leave after one or two posts.

Will you be staying a long time?

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v

Brother V, may I ask what happened to the four brothers before you?

Perhaps they died underneath a Wall of Text posted by you?