Mark 12:32-34
“The religious scholar replied, “Yes, that’s true, Teacher. You spoke beautifully when you said that God is one, and there is no one else besides him. And there is something more important to God than all the sacrifices and burnt offerings: it’s the commandment to constantly love God with every passion of your heart, with your every thought, and with all your strength—and to love your neighbor in the same way as you love yourself.” When Jesus noticed how thoughtfully and sincerely the man answered, he said to him, “You’re not far from the reality of God’s kingdom.” After that, no one dared to question him again.”
Mark 12:32-34 TPT
Cross references
Deuteronomy 4:35, 39; 1Samuel 15: 22;
Hosea 6:6;
Matthew 22:46;
Luke 20:40
1Corinthians13:1-8
The Kingdom-LOVE
In order to understand how to love your neighbor, you must first understand LOVE.
God is love. Not a verb, but a noun. The character and the attributes of God are love.
Spend some time in 1 Corinthians 13.
Not only will this help you learn how to love others, but understanding these attributes will help you know God more intimately.
God’s Kingdom is now and forever. Jesus brought us the Kingdom. In order to flow in the Kingdom, we have to know Love. Everything in the Kingdom is love because God is love.
Perfect love casts out fear.
Mature love. Having a complete understanding of love casts out fear.
Know Love, no fear!
Try replacing the name “God or Lord or Him” in scripture for the name Love.
Example:
Psalm 91:3 Surely Love shall deliver you from the snare of the hunter and from deadly pestilence. Love shall cover you with His feathers and under Loves wings you shall find protection. Loves faithfulness shall be your shield and wall.
Try it.
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