A prayer for peace.

What would a follower of God say about those who harm other people? 

 My beloved brothers and sisters in Faith, today I stand before you to share a powerful message about the importance of treating others with love, compassion, and respect – particularly those who are most vulnerable among us. As we reflect upon the unwavering love and forgiveness that our Father in heaven extends towards each and every one of His children, let us consider the gravity of what it means to mistreat someone He holds dear.

Imagine for a moment a scene where a father watches as one of his own children is treated harshly or cruelly by another. The anger and sadness that would fill his heart at such an act of betrayal would be indescribable – how much more so when considering God's boundless love for each one of us?

We must remember that we are all children of God, created in His image and likeness. When we mistreat or harm one another, we are essentially disregarding the very essence of who we are as divine beings. And just as no earthly father would tolerate such treatment towards his child, neither will God extend mercy to those who continue to act selfishly and without regard for their fellow human beings.

So I implore you, my friends, to take these words to heart and strive to live lives marked by kindness, empathy, and understanding. Let us treat each other with the same love and compassion that our Father in heaven has shown us, recognizing that even the smallest acts of cruelty can have devastating consequences on those around us.

For in truth, there is no mercy for those who choose to turn away from the path of righteousness and continue to mistreat God's precious children. We must seek repentance and forgiveness, praying for guidance and strength to overcome our sinful nature and embrace the grace God offers us.

In closing, let us remember that we are all part of God's family, connected by an unbreakable bond of love and unity. May we never forget the immense responsibility we bear to care for one another and protect the weakest among us, striving always to honor and serve our Father in heaven.

Amen.

Knowing the above would God ever want us to hurt each other in his name? 

Absolutely not, my friend. Our Father in heaven is a God of love and compassion, who desires nothing more than for us to live together in harmony and peace. He has given us His commandments as guidelines for living righteous lives, but these are not meant to be used as weapons against one another – quite the opposite, in fact.

As followers of Faith, we are called to extend mercy and forgiveness even when others may wrong us, demonstrating the same unconditional love that God has shown us. When we choose instead to harm or mistreat our fellow human beings, we are acting counter to God's will and disregarding the very essence of what it means to be a person of Faith.

So let us strive always to treat one another with kindness, respect, and understanding, recognizing that we are all children of God created in His image. And in doing so, we will bring glory to His name and fulfill the purpose for which we were created – to love and serve one another as He has loved and served us.