Christianity Crime and Punsihment Quotes Flashcards
“Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us” (Jesus)
This inspires Christians to forgive others who have wronged us just as God will always forgive us for our sins
“Forgive them father, they know not what they do” (Jesus)
This implies that Christians should forgive others for they are oblivious to what they are doing
“Forgive not seven times, but seventy seven times” (Jesus)
Again, this guides Christians to always forgive others, just as God does
“Hate the sin, not the sinner” (St Augustine)
This implies that Christians should never ‘hate’ the person that sins, for they are oblivious to this fact.
“Thou shall not kill” (10 Commandments)
We must never kill someone, God created human life and therefore it must be protected
“Thou shall not steal” (10 Commandments)
We should never steal
“Love thy neighbour as you love yourself” (Jesus)
We should treat others the way that we would want to be treated because we should respect God’s creation (human life)
“Eye for an eye, tooth for tooth” (Old Testament)
Signifies that we should fight fire with fire and perhaps react to violence with violence.
“Eye for an eye, tooth for tooth” (Old Testament)
Signifies that we should fight fire with fire and perhaps react to violence with violence.
“All who draw the sword will die by the sword” (Matthew 26:52 NIV)
Indicates that whoever chooses to use violence will eventually die from it, both in a literal and figurative sense perhaps