Single Idea 6292

[catalogued under 22. Metaethics / B. Value / 2. Values / g. Love]

Full Idea

Love thy neighbour as thyself.

Gist of Idea

Love thy neighbour as thyself

Source

Jesus (reports [c.32]), quoted by St Matthew - 01: Gospel of St Matthew 19.19

Book Reference

'The Bible', ed/tr. the Church [Collins 1950], p.467


A Reaction

It would be stronger and better to say 'Love your neighbour, even if you don't love yourself'. Self-loathing and vicious hatred often go together. For once Jesus does not attach an instant heavenly reward to obedience of the command.

Related Idea

Idea 19941 Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself [Anon (Leviticus)]