Saturday, May 7, 2011

But is this all that is required: that we do not kill our neighbor?

Heidelberg Catechism

Question 107.
But is this all that is required: that we do not kill our neighbor?

Answer. No, for in condemning envy, hatred, and anger, God requires us to love our neighbor as ourselves,[1] to show patience, peace, meekness,[2] mercy,[3] and kindness[4] toward him, and to prevent his hurt as much as possible;[5] also, to do good even unto our enemies.[6]

[1] Mt 7:12, 22:39; Rom 12:10;
[2] Rom 12:18; Gal 6:1-2; Eph 4:2;
[3] Mt 5:7; Lk 6:36;
[4] Rom 12:10;
[5] Ex 23:5;
[6] Mt Mt. 5:9, 44-45; Rom 12:20-21; Col 3:12-14.

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