Leviticus 19:17 · KJV

"Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁵Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.

¹⁶Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.

¹⁷Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.

¹⁸Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.

¹⁹Ye shall keep my statutes. Thou shalt not let thy cattle gender with a diverse kind: thou shalt not sow thy field with mingled seed: neither shall a garment mingled of linen and woollen come upon thee.

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Reflection Questions

How do you handle conflicts with those close to you?

What does rebuking a friend in love look like for you?

When have you had to confront someone about their behavior?

Life Application

relationships

Practice open communication with loved ones to address issues before they escalate.

community

Engage in discussions that promote honesty and growth among friends.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Jesus teaches the importance of love and correction within the community of believers.

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