Insult, offense
See also: Anger, Anger of God.
Do not react against the one who offends; it is one of his teachings. - It is one of his teachings because He teaches love, forgiveness, justice, and gentleness. He loves Enemies as well as friends, because He sees everything in God. [1]
In "The Gospel as it was revealed to me"
- You must not insult the brother who has sinned.[2]
- Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you persecute you, and say all kinds of false things against you because of me. - Rejoice and be glad, because your reward will be great in heaven: this is how the prophets, your forerunners, were persecuted.[3]
- Every man who is angry with his brother deserves to appear before the judge; whoever says to his brother: Fool![4]
- Do not react against the one who offends; it is one of his teachings. - It is one of his teachings because He teaches love, forgiveness, justice, and gentleness. He loves Enemies as well as friends, because He sees everything in God.[5]
Notes and references
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