What does Jesus say about hate and murder?
The reason it is wrong to murder is that it is wrong to hate your brother. Hatred is the internal trigger of which the wilful disposal of a life is the external consequence. In other words, Jesus goes beyond the externals to that which is internal-motive- what moves us to such acts.
What the Bible says about those who hate you?
But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you, For example, the New International Version reads: “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”.
Why did Cain kill his brother?
According to the standard reading of the biblical Cain and Abel story, Cain killed Abel after his sacrifice was rejected by God. He was so overcome by jealousy that one day he jumped on him and killed him in a murderous rage. Abel is pure right- eousness; Cain pure evil.
Do not commit adultery but I tell you?
‘You shall not commit adultery;’ 28 but I tell you that everyone who gazes at a. woman to lust after her has committed. adultery with her already in his heart.
Does the Bible say not to take revenge?
The Apostle Paul says in Romans chapter 12, “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.
Do good to them that hate you?
Matt. 5 Verses 43 to 47 [44] But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; [46] For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye?
Did Adam and Eve have daughters?
The book of Genesis mentions three of Adam and Eve’s children: Cain, Abel and Seth. But geneticists, by tracing the DNA patterns found in people throughout the world, have now identified lineages descended from 10 sons of a genetic Adam and 18 daughters of Eve.
Who was Eve in the Bible?
Eve is known also as Adam’s wife. According to the second chapter of Genesis, Eve was created by God (Yahweh) by taking her from the rib of Adam, to be Adam’s companion.
What does God say about going to bed angry?
What Paul says is, “Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not make room for the devil.” What he is saying here is that we can get angry.
Is being angry a sin?
But in fact, Christian tradition endorses anger. Scripture teaches us that anger is a natural and necessary emotion. It’s not a sin to be angry. It’s what you do with your anger that counts.