
You’re absolutely right about one thing—Scripture commands us to love our neighbor.
“YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.” (Mark 12:31, LSB)
But let’s be clear about what that actually means.
Biblical love is not silent approval of everything someone says or does. It is grounded in truth, justice, and righteousness.
“Love does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth.” (1 Corinthians 13:6, LSB)
If someone has mocked or belittled a rape victim, that is not Christian behavior—period. Scripture is clear that God defends the oppressed and sees their suffering:
“The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of distress.” (Psalm 9:9, LSB)
But don’t confuse the failure of a person with the character of God or the truth of His Word.
Christians are called to speak truth, but also to show compassion. When we fail to do that, we are the ones out of line—not God.
Jesus Himself showed both: He confronted sin directly, yet showed deep mercy to the broken and hurting.
“Full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14, LSB)
So if you’re calling out hypocrisy, that’s fair.
But rejecting God because someone misrepresented Him? That’s aiming at the wrong target.
The standard isn’t flawed—people are.
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