When one of the Scribes asked Jesus what was the greatest commandment, Jesus gave him a bit more than he might have expected. The Shema, from Deuteronomy 6:14, yes, he probably expected that, but Jesus linked it with Leviticus 19:18, the commandment to love one's neighbor. Jesus binds these two together, which makes eminent sense, for how do we love God, whom we do not see, unless we love those whom we see and with whom we live? The two match and complement one another. We cannot love God without loving our neighbor, without loving one another. How do we measure up to this commandment? Food for reflection on this day set aside for rest and reflection.
Bro. Rene
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