How Have You Loved Your Neighbor Today??

[TannarDarr]

I'd rather keep my good deeds a secret, it may be seen by others as boasting. I'm not saying that's what OPer is doing and I do believe her intentions are good. It's just inward conviction for me not go around talking about what I do. Carry on!

As long as it's not a way to be non transparent about NOT serving neighbor I'm ok with that. I know TONS that say the same thing, because they do not live up to being the instrument of righteousness they were brought to God to be. They are the loudest in the WORKS DON'T SAVE chats. which this isn't.

you rock.

 

[TannarDarr]

Have you loved your enemy today? or have you made peace with them in your heart?

You don't have to make peace with them, to love them.

But this too is a great piece of scripture to throw in the frey.

 

[TannarDarr]

You probably think praying in public is always boasting too

Most often it is.

But I know sincere people too.

Look, not commenting on anyone here directly, but MOST in the Church are a facade they produce when they try to act Xian. There isn't such thing as Act Christian unless you are on stage, or film. You are or you aren't. If you are, you don't need to act, it's evident.

I think there is such pride, ESPECIALLY in the Protestant Church that they have, corporately, got to the point of looking on some religious arguments, as rabidly as KKK does white supremacy.

There is a book titled, "unChristian" It's Christian authored, addressing how the church behaves in today's world.

 

[TannarDarr]

"How have you loved your neighbor today?"


I haven't given my neighbor any love at all...

She has a very large, angry looking husband.

: )

Sounds like you gave her all you have then.

 

[AmberGardner]

Matthew 6:1-4 “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

I like hearing about the things other people do because it helps me get off my butt and out the house. I think that a lot of Christians are unfortunately glued to their computers while the people in their neighborhoods, the most despised, are suffering. They're not doing what they're called to do which is to love their neighbors. They need some encouragement!! That's all I wanted to do with this post, and also let them see the warning that we will indeed be judged for this. Did you attempt AT ALL to love those around you?? Did you reach out to them..ever????

At the same time being quiet is a good thing to do, so if anybody is uncomfortable talking about it I sure wouldn't want to push it with them. As long as they take it to heart and start moving like a Body does

 

[letti]

Yes,Amber you are right,I need to get off my butt ,more like I used to, and I have things I want and must do.

 

[jonathanbchristian]

I have not seen my neighbor today. I am stuck at home with no gas.

 

[AmberGardner]

But definitely Scripture would be good to share to help spur us on.

Luke 10:29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
30 In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead.
31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side.
32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.
33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him.
34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him.
35 The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. 'Look after him,' he said, 'and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.'
36 "Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?"
37 The expert in the law replied, "The one who had mercy on him." Jesus told him, "Go and do likewise."

So JESUS said this is how you love your neighbor. This "neighbor" in the parable was a total stranger. Clearly he wasn't thought highly of since a priest just walked on by while he was on the ground half dead. But the Samaritan physically tended his wounds himself, but he didn't stop there. He used his own money to put him in an Inn, which isn't a cheap thing to do, and even told the innkeeper he would pay any extra expense!!! And this Samaritan was traveling so he probably was sacrificing what money he had.

Do we, as a living, active, HEALTHY Body, do these things for those around us? Do we see a man in need of a shower and a good nights sleep and pay for him a motel? Are we friendly with the people who are most hated in our neighborhoods? DO WE INVITE THEM INTO OUR OWN HOMES??

 

[AmberGardner]

I have not seen my neighbor today. I am stuck at home with no gas.

You have feet!! I walk a lot.

 

[TannarDarr]

I have not seen my neighbor today. I am stuck at home with no gas.

You don't have to be in their presence to..... oh, never mind... you must have been jesting. I'm denser by friday, than I was when I started the week.

 

[jonathanbchristian]

You have feet!! I walk a lot.

I carry mace for my neighbors where I have to walk.

 

[AmberGardner]

I carry mace for my neighbors where I have to walk.​

I don't live in the most crime free neighborhood myself. But I'm not going to let that stop me from doing the will of God. If God is for me, who can be against me?? I don't fear man, but God.

Psalm 118:6 The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?​

Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

 

[letti]

I't all boils down to love and care for others, and we don't have to let others know about it,but our father in heaven sees what we do always.For if we only love those who love us what reward is in that.even the world does that,loving there own.

 

[cfultz3]

This is a Christian board designed for discussing the Bible and fellowship. Sharing our lives with each other is part of fellowshipping and encouraging one another.

Hi Amber,

He is saying that HE is not comfortable with it and explained why. I am not comfortable with it myself. But, you are also right, it is an uplifting thread for those who want to share, but then again......

 

[TannarDarr]

I't all boils down to love and care for others, and we don't have to let others know about it,but our father in heaven sees what we do always.For if we only love those who love us what reward is in that.even the world does that,loving there own.

16 We have come to know and have believed the love which God has fnfor us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. 17 By this, love is perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment; because as He is, so also are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear fninvolves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.19 [FONT=arial, helvetica, sans serif]We love, because He first loved us. 1 John 4: NASB[/FONT]


[FONT=arial, helvetica, sans serif]It appears to me, John believed that if you were absent the love, you were absent God. [/FONT]

[FONT=arial, helvetica, sans serif]So the works that result from LOVE do not save you, but if you are missing the love, you are missing the boat. [/FONT]

[FONT=arial, helvetica, sans serif]I think it would be more [/FONT][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans serif]important[/FONT][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans serif] to teach people how to love correctly, rather than make God a fascist trying to burn them in Hell and making them run in fear from the one who will save them.[/FONT]

 

[4enlightment]

But definitely Scripture would be good to share to help spur us on.



So JESUS said this is how you love your neighbor. This "neighbor" in the parable was a total stranger. Clearly he wasn't thought highly of since a priest just walked on by while he was on the ground half dead. But the Samaritan physically tended his wounds himself, but he didn't stop there. He used his own money to put him in an Inn, which isn't a cheap thing to do, and even told the innkeeper he would pay any extra expense!!! And this Samaritan was traveling so he probably was sacrificing what money he had.

Do we, as a living, active, HEALTHY Body, do these things for those around us? Do we see a man in need of a shower and a good nights sleep and pay for him a motel? Are we friendly with the people who are most hated in our neighborhoods? DO WE INVITE THEM INTO OUR OWN HOMES??

There are other ways to help without inviting someone that you don't know in your home. If you are a member of a church; ask the head of the church to combine with other churches to start a program that all the members bring something ( cook meals, clothing, and blankets) to give to the needy at the Homeless shelters but don't help with money ( since it is the root of all evil), because it will bring in all sorts of problems, or you can buy something that you think the homeless can use. If you have little, and then just help with the little you have but God will see that what you have given is big.

Matthew 10:16“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Mark 12:43
Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.


<em><strong>[video=youtube_share;gwsuYYIJ3Rg]http://youtu.be/gwsuYYIJ3Rg[/video]

 

[AmberGardner]

but don't help with money ( since it is the root of all evil), because it will bring in all sorts of problems,

That's not what Jesus said to do. You have money, and God gave it to you to share. God said sell all that you have and give it to the poor. There are many examples including the parable I Just shared about sharing our own personal money with the needy.

I agree, Christians in groups should be helping their neighbors in big huge group efforts, but the needy also need us individually. Jesus said bring them into your own personal home. Church gatherings should also be in our homes without denominational labels to separate us, meaning, the needy should be invited too.

Not every place has a big enough homeless shelter if a shelter at all, but plenty of homeless. We're going to run across homeless/needy people on our own time who are going to need our help right then, no waiting. Never pass up an opportunity to help somebody.

 

[4enlightment]

That's not what Jesus said to do. You have money, and God gave it to you to share. God said sell all that you have and give it to the poor. There are many examples including the parable I Just shared about sharing our own personal money with the needy.

I agree, Christians in groups should be helping their neighbors in big huge group efforts, but the needy also need us individually. Jesus said bring them into your own personal home. Church gatherings should also be in our homes without denominational labels to separate us, meaning, the needy should be invited too.

Not every place has a big enough homeless shelter if a shelter at all, but plenty of homeless. We're going to run across homeless/needy people on our own time who are going to need our help right then, no waiting. Never pass up an opportunity to help somebody.

Remember the enemies are those that has strayed from God, but by showing kindness might have them to repent from their ways and then God will heal them, but if it doesn't get them to change in this generation, but the next generations see the acts of kindness as children will see that good is in the world and they'll be accustom to this behavior as they grow into adulthood. The job of Christian is to stop this weed (Evil) from spreading through generation after generations by not feeding into it. Like for an example, If someone sin against you, you should not return it back to them; because then it will become a normal way of life for all those that witness it (And even the one that avenged the one that has sinned against them) and they'll start doing it also like a dominoes effect. As Christians it is their job to stop it even though they become a victim. They must remain in God's mercy by forgiving all those who has sinned against them. so the benefits of showing kindness will produce good fruits.


Matthew 5:16In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (So your good deeds to become a normal way of life without boasting about them)

John 8:54Jesus replied, “If I glorify myself, my glory means nothing. My Father, whom you claim as your God, is the one who glorifies me.


Jeremiah 13:23Can an Ethiopian change his skin or a leopard its spots? Neither can you do good who are accustomed to doing evil.

Matthew 19:26Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”


Romans 12:20On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” ( This verse is referring that the acts of kindness will have an effect on their spirit)

Matthew 13:27“The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn't you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’ (Antichrist)

Matthew 3:10The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down (Humble) and thrown into the fire. (The fire represent purification)

Matthew 23:12For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

 

[letti]

I feel very insulted that was not meant as you have taken it.Thank you for judging me in the my good intent.

 

[letti]

16 We have come to know and have believed the love which God has fnfor us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. 17 By this, love is perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment; because as He is, so also are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear fninvolves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.19 We love, because He first loved us. 1 John 4: NASB


It appears to me, John believed that if you were absent the love, you were absent God.

So the works that result from LOVE do not save you, but if you are missing the love, you are missing the boat.

I think it would be more important to teach people how to love correctly, rather than make God a fascist trying to burn them in Hell and making them run in fear from the one who will save them.

That was not my intent,but if you have taken what I said in that way my apology. God is my only judge,for he knows my heart and what I truly meant and feel.