Killing our beloved?

[eclipsoul]

"Love does no harm to its neighbor."
- Romans 13:10

"Love your enemies."
- Matthew 5:43

How then, can Christians harm their enemies?

God Bless.

 

[NDIrish]

uuuhhhh...Matthew 5:34 is:

"But I say to you not to swear at all, neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God:" (D-R)

" But I say to you, do not swear at all; 23 not by heaven, for it is God's throne;" (NAB)

What translation are you using for this?

Also, I think your reference to Romans 13:10 is a bit out of context.

 

[eclipsoul]

uuuhhhh...Matthew 5:34 is:

"But I say to you not to swear at all, neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God:" (D-R)

Its verse 43, not 34. Sorry about the typo. I find it somewhat in bad style,
however, to dismiss my question for a such a small mistake - especially when
all of us have heard Jesus' command to love our enemies.

Also, I think your reference to Romans 13:10 is a bit out of context.

Why do you think so?

In my opinion, the context of Romans 13 is found in Romans 12, which states:

"Do not repay anyone evil for evil....
If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink...
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."

So you've got Paul preaching about doing good to your enemies, and then he
says that "Love does no harm", and somehow, this is out of context?

God Bless.

Love does no harm.
Love your enemies.
Case closed?

 

[NDIrish]

Sorry eclipsoul, I was in a bit of a surly mood before...I'll let someone else answer your questions.