Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 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.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

-Matthew 22:34-40 (NIV)

Questions for Reflection:

Why does God care so much about how we treat others?

What is one area where you could step out in love for your neighbor?

Prayer

Jesus, I love You! I want to love You today with my whole being… my whole heart, soul, mind and strength. Jesus, show me, teach me, mentor me in how I can love you well today. I need your help, your Spirit and your strength so that today I “love my first love first”. I consecrate my body to You, my money, my energy, my effort, my intellect, my sexuality, my family and all my relationships to You …. so that in all of these dimensions of my life I might love You well this day. Thank you for loving me first and always, even the many times I have not loved you back. Today I will “love my first love first”. I love You! Amen