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There Goes the Neighborhood

Do I have to love my neighbor if he breaks the law?

Carolyn Arends | posted 1/21/2009 10:44AM

We used to live on a street in Surrey, British Columbia, we called "the Mother of All Cul-De-Sacs." The space between the houses was large enough to accommodate a dozen parked cars or a spirited soccer ...

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Claire Jones

Posted: January 28, 2009 12:37 AM

Well written, what a nice reminder that each time we let God's directions apply to life in the moment, we find it works out amazingly, and although we feel we are being forgiving and kind to the other person, God also blesses us because of it, in miraculous unforgettable ways, that we never even imagined. Oh! if more people could only realize what they could be missing. But you have to be willing to set aside the thing that is the most immediate and natural reaction....and ask what did our Rabbi say to do. What's more, you have to remind yourself of this over and over, lest once again we rely on, or feel justified with our own opinions, and forget His words given with such love for us.

Clarence Cossey

Posted: January 22, 2009 9:24 PM


Maybe someone can write a story entitled, "Do I have to love my son if he breaks the law." In any case, it may be easier said than done.

Rev. Mike

Posted: January 22, 2009 12:23 PM


Thanks Carolyn. I was struggling to pull my thoughts together to preach on this weeks lectionary Sunday, and your words fit wonderfully. I know exactly the direction I need to go now.

Eliézer M de Campos

Posted: January 22, 2009 7:21 AM


Beautiful.

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