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The Bible says to love our neighbor as ourselves (Mark 12:31) and to treat others the way we would like to be treated (Luke 6:31). The Christian faith forbids belittling or verbally abusing others. Every person was made in the likeness of God, regardless of how they appear or behave (Gen. 1:26-27; James 3:9-10). As Christians, we are to glorify God in both our words and deeds (Eph. 4:29, James 1:22). Asking God whether there is anything that is not pleasant to Him should be our ongoing check to see if our behaviors and motivations are in line with these principles (2 Cor. 13:5). Never should we try to exact retribution or seek revenge (Rom. 12:17). Christians are aware of the imperfections in the world, but God is the one who will hold everyone accountable for the wrong they've done (Rom. 12:19). Instead, be courteous and loving in your responses to your enemies. I'm aware that it's simpler to say than to do. It's simple to feel angry, sad, or dejected about your circumstance, and these emotions sometimes come with the urge to want to exact revenge. But the Bible teaches us to love our adversaries and to pray for them (Matt. 5:44). Do not attempt to counteract the harm being done to you by doing harm to others. Instead, overpower your adversaries with God's goodness and love (Rom. 12:21). You never know how your kindness might win them over.
 
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JS1789 said:
The Bible says to love our neighbor as ourselves (Mark 12:31) and to treat others the way we would like to be treated (Luke 6:31). The Christian faith forbids belittling or verbally abusing others. Every person was made in the likeness of God, regardless of how they appear or behave (Gen. 1:26-27; James 3:9-10). As Christians, we are to glorify God in both our words and deeds (Eph. 4:29, James 1:22). Asking God whether there is anything that is not pleasant to Him should be our ongoing check to see if our behaviors and motivations are in line with these principles (2 Cor. 13:5). Never should we try to exact retribution or seek revenge (Rom. 12:17). Christians are aware of the imperfections in the world, but God is the one who will hold everyone accountable for the wrong they've done (Rom. 12:19). Instead, be courteous and loving in your responses to your enemies. I'm aware that it's simpler to say than to do. It's simple to feel angry, sad, or dejected about your circumstance, and these emotions sometimes come with the urge to want to exact revenge. But the Bible teaches us to love our adversaries and to pray for them (Matt. 5:44). Do not attempt to counteract the harm being done to you by doing harm to others. Instead, overpower your adversaries with God's goodness and love (Rom. 12:21). You never know how your kindness might win them over.
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As Jesus said, to the disciples, after risen
He added to love your neighbor as yourself to say and said
"As, I Jesus have loved you" Love others
therefore that helps for me to stay at bay, when have gotten harmed by others, seeing this as well "I" have harmed others too. Therefore Romans 2:1-4 really keeps me in trust and thanksgiving to God once and for all
As well as Romans 14:1-4 trusting God to get me straightened up and never by force ever or any manipulation either. The way "I" can let go of others condemning others and even me that has in past come that too
Thanks for the post
 
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JS1789 said:
The Bible says to love our neighbor as ourselves (Mark 12:31) and to treat others the way we would like to be treated (Luke 6:31). The Christian faith forbids belittling or verbally abusing others. Every person was made in the likeness of God, regardless of how they appear or behave (Gen. 1:26-27; James 3:9-10). As Christians, we are to glorify God in both our words and deeds (Eph. 4:29, James 1:22). Asking God whether there is anything that is not pleasant to Him should be our ongoing check to see if our behaviors and motivations are in line with these principles (2 Cor. 13:5). Never should we try to exact retribution or seek revenge (Rom. 12:17). Christians are aware of the imperfections in the world, but God is the one who will hold everyone accountable for the wrong they've done (Rom. 12:19). Instead, be courteous and loving in your responses to your enemies. I'm aware that it's simpler to say than to do. It's simple to feel angry, sad, or dejected about your circumstance, and these emotions sometimes come with the urge to want to exact revenge. But the Bible teaches us to love our adversaries and to pray for them (Matt. 5:44). Do not attempt to counteract the harm being done to you by doing harm to others. Instead, overpower your adversaries with God's goodness and love (Rom. 12:21). You never know how your kindness might win them over.
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Amen! Hope your loving reproof will be well-received rather than ignored by all on CC.
 
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