In Reply to: More US troops in Los Angeles...... posted by bluebellknoll on June 12, 2025 at 06:54:45
What a bunch of Bullpucky.
Matthew 22:36-40:
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Jesus is asked which is the greatest commandment. He responds by quoting Deuteronomy 6:5 ("Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind") and then adds, "And the second is like unto it: Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself".
Mark 12:31:
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Jesus is asked a similar question, and he gives the same answer about loving God and loving your neighbor.
The Good Samaritan parable:
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Jesus expands on the idea of "neighbor" in his parable of the Good Samaritan, showing that a neighbor can be anyone who is in need, regardless of their relationship to you.
Love in action:
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Jesus' teaching on loving your neighbor extends beyond simply having good intentions. It involves acting compassionately and serving others, just as you would want to be served.