![]() ![]() Help us to love others generously and unconditionally, in Jesus. Thank you, God, for creating us and pouring your love into us. ![]() Loving others well depends at least partly on our capacity to love ourselves. The Golden Rule Jesus gave us-“Do to others what you would have them do to you” (Matthew 7:12)-is another way of saying this command to love our neighbor as ourselves. 33 ‘And if a stranger dwells with you in your land, you shall not mistreat him. ![]() This can be seen in Leviticus 19:33-34, where God says. It’s not just okay to love myself: God expects me to celebrate the person he created me to be! Yes, the command to 'love your neighbor as yourself' is universal. Leviticus 19:18 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD. We are created in God’s image we are his masterpieces. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ b 40 All the Law and the. 37 Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ a 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. Leviticus 19:18 in all English translations. James gives us three insights into what loving our neighbor looks like. 18 You shall not take vengeance, nor hold any grudge against the sons of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself I am the Lord. This command in the Old Testament is quoted nine times in the New Testament. Notice especially that Jesus says, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” This means that if we are to love our neighbors unconditionally and generously, we will need to love ourselves that way too! God doesn’t make junk. 36 Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law. Leviticus 19:18New American Standard Bible. Leviticus 19:18 New Living Translation (NLT) 18 Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against a fellow Israelite, but love your neighbor as yourself. Jesus was asked a similar question: Of the many commands and regulations in the law of God, which one tops the list? Jesus did not hesitate: “Love God above all”-and he quickly added the second: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”Īnd what kind of love does this refer to? In connection with God’s love for us, this is unconditional love-totally gracious, generous, and with no strings attached. 18 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord. Leviticus 19:18 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD. Matthew 19:19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Look both ways before crossing the street. And the second is like to it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. We learn many rules growing up: Brush your teeth. ![]()
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