![]() Leviticus 19:18Īs far back as Moses, God has been asking us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself: I am the LORD.We don’t just know our neighbors’ names we are helpful to them when they are in need, show them kindness, and we even extend patience when their dog wakes us up. This type of love creates community with others where relationships are built and lives are shared. Love eliminates murder, theft, adultery, and covetousness. If we love our neighbor as ourselves, then there is no need for the law. ![]() We owe a debt of love to one another-a debt that is not paid and done, but one that works its way out as we live side by side. Love supersedes the commandments, though. It’s easy to get caught up between right and wrong and our list of rules. For this, ‘Thou shalt not commit adultery,’ ‘Thou shalt not kill,’ ‘Thou shalt not steal,’ ‘Thou shalt not bear false witness,’ ‘Thou shalt not covet,’ and if there is any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, ‘Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.’ Romans 13:8-9
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