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“What is the hardest command Jesus gave us to obey?”
“What is the hardest command Jesus gave us to obey?”
The hardest command to obey?
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37 Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’" (Matthew 22:37-38)
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An interesting observation from a new Christian young man in a Bible study I once attended: The prescriptive commandments like the two above are by nature harder than the proscriptive ones. The "thou shalt nots" are almost by definition limited in scope. The "love" commands are open-ended, not rigidly defined, and the scope may change depending on circumstances.
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An interesting observation from a new Christian young man in a Bible study I once attended: The prescriptive commandments like the two above are by nature harder than the proscriptive ones. The "thou shalt nots" are almost by definition limited in scope. The "love" commands are open-ended, not rigidly defined, and the scope may change depending on circumstances.
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Love your neighbor as YOURSELF <<< 2nd GREATEST commandment.
When you last saw/suspected that someone was homeless, did you take them home with you till they were back on their feet ?
If not, why not ESPECIALLY if the "commandments are not burdensome" ?
I'm not sure what this particular passage of scripture has to do with homelessness, there are an abundance of ways to express the love of Christ, as we are moved by the Spirit of Christ, to our neighbor, and especially to our brethren.
I wouldn't have any trouble offering a spare bed to a stranger, surely wouldn't be the first time. I have one now if anybody needs it. Sorry, theres no electric, no heat, no running water, but there is a porta potty down the road and a hose close by.
I know quite a bit about homelessness, and loving my neighbor too,
and I still agree with Paul.
"His commandments are not grievous."
""I'm not sure what this particular passage of scripture has to do with homelessness""
Let me help you :)
Christ was asked "who is your neighbor" ?
He then responded with Luke 10:25-37
Conc :- "neighbor" is anyone who you come across that has need
A homeless person needs somewhere to live.
If you have the means yet fail to help them then tell me how are you "loving your neighbor" as yourself ??
You're not.
Did you even take the time to read my reply?
I'm not laughing at you Pete, but thanks for the chuckle.
I'm gonna crawl into my sleeping bag with a smile on my face this evening
Keep spreading that joy
Is "LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF" a commandment ?
Let's see :-
Matt 22:37-39 << there it is :)
and what's the thread ?
"hardest command to obey" <<< there it is
So what's your problem ?
You're embarrassing yourself dude.
All you had to do was read my reply.
But by all means, do continue.
His commandments are not grievous, your comments on the other hand lol
""You're embarrassing yourself dude.""
"His commandments are not burdensome."
Your sinfulness has been exposed & you don't like it.
Keep up with the compliments, I love it DUDE
You raise an interesting question ... how do we justify the level of help we offer to those who are less fortunate?
I am glad I'm not the man Jesus told to sell all he had and give to the poor, and follow Him.
I don't think that was an example for everyone to follow regarding their possessions - it seems that Jesus was calling that man into full time ministry.
How do you answer the question about housing a homeless person?
BTW, I think Nathaniel (#6) was saying that he did not live in a house.
""BTW, I think Nathaniel (#6) was saying that he did not live in a house.""
His choice to reduce the conversation to DUDE compliments
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""how do we justify the level of help we offer to those who are less fortunate?'""
If to enter Heaven requires performance on our behalf then we better find out before that last breath
Hmm, Paul did answer that question though >> Titus 3:5-7, Eph 2:8-9, Gal 2;16, Rom 3:28, Rom 4:5, Rom 5:1
and performance ??? >> Rom 14:10, 1 Cor 3:12-15, 2 Cor 5:10
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""How do you answer the question about housing a homeless person?""
Having the ability to yet not doing so = >> sin
Welcome to the 'sin' club
There are a lot of factors to consider which would come under the heading of wisdom .. I would not take an unknown person into my home but I support practical outreach ministry to people in need including people on the street.
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The hardest command to obey?
I guess the scope of the question includes both:- Commands we want to obey, but find them difficult either because of circumstances, limited capabilities and resources, or because of what we are; or
- Commands we simply don't want to obey at all. (Which overlaps a little with 1c above.)
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This type of attack has become a habit of yours lately you used it on me and now i see it again. Do not use Christ’s commandment as a weapon to condemn people. Love requires compassion and practical wisdom, not simplistic accusations or demands that everyone personally house a stranger.
""This type of attack has become a habit of yours lately you used it on me and now i see it again""
and you'll see it towards anyone who claims it is not willful sin to not house the homeless in their own home if they have the room but choose not too.
ps, I forgot, LY never sins, hey LY
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