Concerning The Hatred For Minorities

Having hatred for minorities can be considered a natural (kind of 'wilderness' and it sounds easy for someone to type it out but just how far should the commandment to love your neighbors go?  Perhaps even the distant neighbors that might be referred to as minorities should be loved.

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me: love your neighbor as yourself matthew nasb 1995

You're right, the powerful command to "love your neighbor as yourself" is indeed found in the Gospel of Matthew in the NASB 1995.

Specifically, you'll find it in Matthew 22:39.

In this passage, Jesus is responding to a lawyer who asks Him which is the greatest commandment in the Law. Jesus replies by quoting Deuteronomy 6:5 about loving God with all your heart, soul, and mind. Then He adds:

"The second is like it, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’"

Jesus clearly elevates this command to a level of paramount importance, linking it directly to the greatest commandment of loving God. This highlights that loving others is not just a suggestion but a fundamental aspect of living according to God's will.

This principle emphasizes empathy, compassion, and treating others with the same care and respect that you naturally have for yourself. It's a call to look beyond your own needs and interests and consider the well-being of those around you.

It's a simple yet profound instruction with far-reaching implications for how we interact with everyone we encounter.

Is there anything specific about this verse that you'd like to discuss further? Perhaps its context, its meaning, or its practical application?