Matthew 22:36-40 (NLT) 36 “Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?” 37 Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.”
The foundation of our faith rests on this principle – Love God and love people. Jesus was asked about what was the most important commandment in the law and this was His answer. When these two principles are activated in my life – I am most peaceful and contented with my life. When I love God I will want to do everything that He wants me to do including loving those that around me. I like what John Piper says, “God is most glorified when I am most satisfied in Him.” My life should be consumed in being satisfied in the presence of God. God’s arms are always open to us. He is just waiting for us to run to Him and trust in Him. It is then that we will be able to reach out and love others in the way that God has received us unto Himself.
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