2262. In the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord recalls the commandment, “You shall not kill,”62 and adds to it the proscription of anger, hatred, and vengeance. Going further, Christ asks his disciples to turn the other cheek, to love their enemies.63 He did not defend himself and told Peter to leave his sword in its sheath.64
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24. What role does Sacred Scripture play in the life of the Church?
5. How can we speak about God?
185. When is the infallibility of the Magisterium exercised?
509. What is the content of the social doctrine of the Church?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
The Beatitudes: Understanding Their Meaning and Importance (Matthew 5:3-11)
Understanding God’s sovereignty through the Psalms (Psalm 33:6-9)
What is the meaning of David’s song of gratitude to God?
The power of community: the unity of the Jewish people in Esther (Esther 9:1-5)
How can faith influence Christian behavior according to 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12?
