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10 Commandments of Love in the New Testament

Apr 16, 2024
Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind: This is part of the Great Commandment Jesus mentions in Matthew 22:37-38, which he cites from Deuteronomy 6:5, emphasizing it as the first and greatest commandment. Visit: https://scripturalthinking.com or subscribe my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@scripturalthinking Love your neighbor as yourself: Also part of the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:39), this teaching is central to Christian ethics, emphasizing empathy and compassion for others as a reflection of one's love for God. Love one another as I have loved you: In John 13:34, Jesus gives this new commandment to his disciples, setting his own sacrificial love as the standard for interpersonal relationships among his followers. Love your enemies: Jesus teaches in Matthew 5:44 to love one's enemies and pray for those who persecute you, challenging traditional notions of love limited to friends and family. Bear one another's burdens in love: Galatians 6:2 encourages believers to live in community, sharing and supporting each other's difficulties as an expression of love. Forgive as the Lord forgave you: Colossians 3:13 and Matthew 18:21-22 teach about the importance of forgiveness, linking human forgiveness with the divine forgiveness we receive from God. Love in deed and truth, not just words: 1 John 3:18 advocates for a love that is active and genuine, expressed through actions rather than words alone. Let love be genuine: Romans 12:9 encourages believers to love without hypocrisy, fostering a sincere and heartfelt love that is evident in actions. Pursue peace and mutual edification: Romans 14:19 teaches that love seeks the well-being of others, promoting peace and actions that build up the community.