Peace And Harmony:
When you can live side by side in peace and harmony, that is what makes a good neighbor. And though it may be difficult, the Scriptures ask us to love our neighbors as we would ourselves.
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.’ 40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 22:36-40
Love Your Enemies
43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors do so?48 Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect. Matthew 5:43-48
If we are honest with ourselves, the above Scriptures can be difficult to attain, but it is something for us to strive for.
Blessings Leola for sharing these encouraging words. While Christ sets the bar high for us in following his lessons, He is always with us as He builds our faith.