Susan Jeavons

How do we reconcile the idea of loving our neighbor (all people) as ourselves with "hating" those who oppose us?

Mark 12:30-31 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your...

Mark 12:30 - 31

³⁰ And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. ³¹ And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

Comment • 2 Answers • 1 Vote • Asked December 14 2018

Who are the children of light in Luke 16:8?

And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for...

Luke 16:8

⁸ The master commended the dishonest manager for his shrewdness. For the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light.

Comment • 2 Answers • 1 Vote • Asked August 07 2018

Does God promote socialism in Acts 4:34-37 and other verses?

34 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were...

Acts 4:34 - 37

³⁴ Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold. ³⁵ And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.

Comment • 1 Answer • Asked February 12 2018

Why does Psalm 51:5 say we are conceived in sin?

If sex between a husband and wife is not a sin, then why/how are we conceived...

Psalms 51:5

⁵ Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me.

Comment • 4 Answers • 1 Vote • Asked April 30 2017

How are Christians supposed to forgive those who rape, abuse, and murder children?

As a survivor, and a Christian, I still find it hard to forgive pedophiles...

Comment • 3 Answers • 3 Votes • Asked April 26 2016