We can offer people kindness and respect whether we agree with them or not.
VERSE
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ - Matthew 22:37-39
REFLECTION
In Matthew 22:37-39, Jesus tells us how to live according to God's will. His command to love God completely parallels the command to love others. This is about more than being nice when it's convenient. The Lord is talking about a radical love that embraces everyone with the same depth of compassion, respect, and kindness we want for ourselves. This is the kind of love He demonstrated to the very people who had Him killed on the cross.
A fair warning, the kind of love Jesus wants us to live by will challenge you to forgive people who have wronged you. It will challenge you to look beyond all prejudice and to act with generosity and understanding for everyone--even to people who refuse to show you that same respect. This kind of love requires a conscious effort to see the image of God in every person.
Jesus links the command "love your neighbor as yourself" to the love of God, making it more than a moral guideline. It's a mindset and a way of living that frees you from the burden of division and a judgmental spirit. Our love for others is a reflection of our love for God. Make a conscious decision to allow His love to flow through your life and into the lives of others.
LIVE INSPIRED
In a world that often encourages self-centeredness, choosing to love others as Jesus commanded is a counter-cultural act. It's a powerful way to bring light into the darkness and to build bridges where walls once stood. Start small: a kind word, a helpful gesture, an open ear. When multiplied, these acts of love can transform the world.
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