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THE COMMANDMENT OF LOVE.

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TEXT: Mark 12:30.

 “And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.”

When Jesus was asked which commandment was the greatest, He didn't mince words in expressly declaring the greatest commandment to all who cares to listen. He said:

 *“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.”  (Matthew 22:37)* 

Then He added:
“You shall love your neighbour as yourself.”  (Matthew 22:39).

These two commandments summarize the heart and act of Christian living. Our relationship with God is demonstrated by our love for Him, and our relationship with people is demonstrated by our love for them.

The first and greatest commandment is to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength.

God does not desire a relationship in which He receives only a small portion of our lives. He wants our whole being, our thoughts, desires, decisions, plans, time, and abilities. He is the God of All, and He wants the All of you.

To love God means to trust Him, obey His Word, honour Him, and place Him above every other priority.

Deuteronomy 6:5 says: *“And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”* 
Our love for God should therefore not be merely expressed with our lips. It should be seen in the way we live.

Jesus connected loving God with loving people. He said, “You shall love your neighbour as yourself.”

Our neighbour is not only the person who lives besides us. It includes our family members, friends, colleagues, church members, strangers, and even people who may disagree with us.

God's kind of love (Agape) involves kindness, forgiveness, patience, compassion, generosity, and willingness to help others.

1 John 4:20 reminds us that we cannot claim to love God while deliberately hating our brothers or sisters.

Therefore, *the love we profess toward God must be reflected in how we treat people.* 
True love is demonstrated through action.

Jesus demonstrated His love by giving His life for humanity. (John 15:13) says:
“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.”

Similarly, believers are called to demonstrate love through practical actions. We can show love by encouraging someone who is discouraged, forgiving someone who has offended us, helping someone in need, visiting the lonely, and speaking words that build others up.

The world should be able to see God in the lives of followers of Christ.
Jesus said: “By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:35).

Our knowledge of Scripture, church attendance, prayers, and spiritual activities are important, but they must produce a life characterized by love.

Love should influence how we speak, how we treat our family, how we conduct business, how we respond to disagreement, and how we relate to those who cannot repay us.

Today, ask yourself:

1. Do I genuinely love God, or has other things taken His place in my life?
2. Is my love for God reflected in my obedience to His Word?
3. How do I treat the people around me?
4. Is there someone I need to forgive?
5. Who can I intentionally encourage or help today?

 *The commandment of love is not merely a teaching to admire; it is a commandment to practice and obey.* 

Love God wholeheartedly. Love people sincerely. Let your life become an expression of God's love.

 *BIBLE READING* 

Matthew 22:37-40; Mark 12:29-31.

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

Father, thank You for loving me and help me to love you with all my heart, soul, and mind. in Jesus name.

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