The maxim "live and let live" feels like it was coined by hippies not that long ago, but it's actually been around for centuries. Why has this concept endured for so long? Well, it's talk about where it came from and why I believe it's still here.
Live and let live was first mentioned in a book about law (yes, you read that right, a dusty old law tome.)
Gerard de Malynes might have included the phrase in his law book published in 1622, but he didn't coin it. Malynes credited 'live and let live' as a Dutch proverb. Meaning this popular mindset has been around for even longer than 1622, and I'm not really surprised.
Why wouldn't people wish others to just let them alone? I won't judge you if you don't judge me. Seems like a good way to pretend your sins won't find you out.
Live and let live continues to be popular because no one likes to be judged. But it's not quite Biblical.
We are not to judge one another, but we are to shoulder on another's burdens and gently entreat a brother or sister we see going astray. True love doesn't let someone continue on the path of destruction without saying something.
We should live and not become a judgemental busybody, but don't let others live without God.
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