Matthew 22:35-40. One of them [pharisees], a lawyer, asked Him [Jesus] a question, testing Him, “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” And He said to him, “’YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’ ...
In both the Old and New Testaments, we see that God expects us to love our neighbors as ourselves (Lev 19:18; Mark 12:31). Although we often focus on the “love your neighbor” part, today I’d like to draw attention to the “as yourself ” part. Why should you love yourself? ...
Mercy typically signifies the kindness and forgiveness extended to someone, especially when there is the power to punish or harm them. It involves a compassionate response to those in need or distress, often highlighting forgiveness and leniency. Compassion is defined as ...
Matthew 5:43-47 “You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR [Leviticus 19:18] and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun ...
