The age of the coming Kingdom of God is the age of love, which requires us to accept each other unconditionally. Such love, which does not answer back and never says no, ensnares evil in the world (Matthew 5:39-40; Luke 6:29). It smashes the vicious circle of violence and counter-violence, guilt, and revenge.
Love is the new start. It is the visible presence of salvation. In union with our fellow men we will share in God’s joy at the return of sinners (Luke 7:36-47; 15:11-32; 9:1-10). The all-surpassing love of God makes itself felt in the acceptance of human beings by each other, in the dismantling of prejudices and social barriers, in new unrestricted communication among men, in brotherly warmth and the sharing of sadness and joy.
from Jesus the Christ
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The age of the coming Kingdom of God is the age of love, which requires us to accept each other unconditionally. Such love, which does not answer back and never says no, ensnares evil in the world (Matthew 5:39-40; Luke 6:29). It smashes the vicious circle of violence and counter-violence, guilt, and revenge.
Love is the new start. It is the visible presence of salvation. In union with our sisters and brothers we will share in God’s joy at the return of sinners (Luke 7:36-47; 15:11-32; 9:1-10). The all-surpassing love of God makes itself felt in the acceptance of human beings by each other, in the dismantling of prejudices and social barriers, in new unrestricted communication among people, in familial warmth and the sharing of sadness and joy.
from Jesus the Christ