C02 Duties to our neighbors
B. DUTIES To Our Neighbors By the beautiful parable of the good Samaritan we are taught that the term neighbor comprehends every child of man. Luke 10:25-37. This relation is independent of nation, vicinity of residence, configuration, complexion, condition, or religion. Malachi 2:10; Proverbs 22:2; Acts 17:26; Galatians 3:28. The whole of our duty toward our neighbor is summed up in what has been very properly called the royal law. James 2:8; and our Savior’s golden rule. Matthew 7:12. The obvious import of this rule is, being guided by justice and mercy, to do unto others as you would have others do to you were your circumstances and theirs reversed. This law, therefore, both in a positive and negative point of view, is exceeding broad. Psalms 119:96. 1. This law of universal love forbids the indulgence of any unholy temper or disposition toward our neighbor, such as: Hatred, Lev, 19:17; 1 John 3:14-15; 1 John 4:20. Envy, Proverbs 24:1; Psalms 37:1; Romans 13:13; 1 Peter 1:1-25. Malice, 1 Corinthians 5:8; 1 Corinthians 14:20; Ephesians 4:31; Colossians 3:8. Anger; Ecclesiastes 7:9; Matthew 5:22; Ephesians 4:31; Colossians 3:8 . Wrath, Romans 12:19; Ephesians 4:26; Ephesians 4:31; James 1:19. Revenge Leviticus 19:18; Proverbs 24:29; Zechariah 7:10; Romans 12:19. Covetousness, Exodus 20:17; Luke 12:15; Ephesians 5:3; Colossians 3:5. 2. It prohibits all sinful conduct toward our neighbor , such as: Murder; Exodus 20:13; Matthew 5:21-22; Matthew 19:18. Lying and false witness, Exodus 20:16; Proverbs 24:28; Zechariah 8:16-17; (150 What is the sum of our duty toward our neighbor called? What is the import of this rule? Is this law extensive? What does it forbid in our tempers? What in our conduct?) Malachi 3:5; Ephesians 4:25; Colossians 3:9. Theft, Exodus 20:15; Leviticus 19:11; Matthew 19:18; Ephesians 4:28. Strife and contentions, Genesis 13:8; Proverbs 20:3; Proverbs 25:8; Romans 13:8; Colossians 3:13; Titus 3:9. Lewdness and drunkenness; Exodus 20:14; Job 31:1; Proverbs 6:25; Proverbs 6:29; Proverbs 6:32; Proverbs 23:20; Proverbs 23:31-33; Isaiah 5:11; Isaiah 5:22; Habakkuk 2:15-16; Matthew 5:27-28; Romans 13:13; Romans 14:21; 1 Peter 2:11. Evil speaking and reviling, Acts 23:5; Ephesians 4:31: James 4:11. Oppression, Psalms 12:5; Proverbs 24:11-12; Isaiah 1:17; Isaiah 58:6; Malachi 3:5; Amos 4:1; Zechariah 7:10; James 5:4. Retaliation, Leviticus 19:18; Proverbs 24:29; 1 Thessalonians 5:15; Matthew 5:39-44. 3. It enjoins the cultivation of all holy tempers and dispositions toward our neighbors; such as: Love, Leviticus 19:18; Leviticus 19:34; Matthew 5:44; John 13:34; Romans 12:10; Romans 13:8; 1 Corinthians 13:1-8; Galatians 5:13-14; Colossians 3:14; Hebrews 10:24; Hebrews 13:1; 1 Peter 2:17; 1 John 3:18; 1 John 4:7-8; 1 John 4:20-21. Forbearance, Proverbs 19:11; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7; Ephesians 4:2; Colossians 3:13; 1 Peter 2:19-23. Forgiveness, Luke 6:37; Matthew 18:21-22; Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13. 4. It requires the practice of all good deeds toward our neighbors, such as: Good example, Nehemiah 5:9; Matthew 5:16; Colossians 4:5; 1 Timothy 4:12; (151. What is enjoined respecting our tempers, etc? What are we required to practice?) Titus 2:7-8. Honor, Romans 12:10; Romans 13:7; Php 2:3; 1 Peter 2:17. Mercy, Daniel 4:27; Micah 6:8; Luke 6:36; Colossians 3:12. Pity an compassion, Luke 10:33-37; 1 Peter 3:8; 1 John 3:17. 5. It especially designates our deportment toward certain particular classes of our neighbors. such as: Rulers, Acts 23:5; Romans 13:1-7; Hebrews 13:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13; 1 Timothy 2:1-3; Titus 3:1; 1 Peter 2:13-17. Masters and servants, Ephesians 6:5-9; Colossians 3:22; Colossians 4:1. Parents and children, Ephesians 6:1-4; Colossians 3:20-21. Husbands and wives, Ephesians 5:22-25; Colossians 3:18-19. Aged, Leviticus 19:32; 1 Timothy 5:1-2; 1 Peter 5:5. Widows and fatherless, Exodus 22:22-24; 1 Timothy 5:3; James 1:27. Sick, James 1:27; James 5:14; Strangers, Exodus 22:21; Hebrews 13:2. Enemies, Matthew 5:44; Romans 12:20. Wicked, Leviticus 19:17; 1 Samuel 12:20; 1 Samuel 12:23. Heathen, Matthew 9:38; Matthew 28:19-20.