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Loving God, loving others
'... which is the greatest commandment? ..' Matthew 22:36
So how do you know when you've arrived as a super-duper top-notch premier league Christian? Is it when you can raise your arms higher than anyone else during the worship time? Is it when you've mastered the art of pronouncing those long names in difficult Bible readings? Or is it when you have a variation of a 'WWJD' bracelet strapped to every spare inch of skin? You get the vibe off Jesus, that the things that require the least fuss and attention to us are the things that God smiles on the most.
Someone once asked Jesus, 'Which is the greatest commandment?' He answered, '"Love the Lord ... and ... Love your neighbour as yourself' (Matthew 22:37-39 NIV). Don't you just love the simplicity of Jesus?
We make 'religion' so hard and complicated, when really it's all about loving God and loving others. When it comes to singing, it's not about who's making the sweetest sound, it's about who you're singing to. When it comes to Bible study, it's not about who knows the most Greek root words, it's about the words shaping your life. When it comes to 'WWJD' wristbands, it's not about who has the funkiest collection, it's about applying the 'What Would Jesus Do' principle to your everyday choices. How do you know when you're getting there? Simple: when you're loving God and loving others.
written by Bob Gass
'... which is the greatest commandment? ..' Matthew 22:36
So how do you know when you've arrived as a super-duper top-notch premier league Christian? Is it when you can raise your arms higher than anyone else during the worship time? Is it when you've mastered the art of pronouncing those long names in difficult Bible readings? Or is it when you have a variation of a 'WWJD' bracelet strapped to every spare inch of skin? You get the vibe off Jesus, that the things that require the least fuss and attention to us are the things that God smiles on the most.
Someone once asked Jesus, 'Which is the greatest commandment?' He answered, '"Love the Lord ... and ... Love your neighbour as yourself' (Matthew 22:37-39 NIV). Don't you just love the simplicity of Jesus?
We make 'religion' so hard and complicated, when really it's all about loving God and loving others. When it comes to singing, it's not about who's making the sweetest sound, it's about who you're singing to. When it comes to Bible study, it's not about who knows the most Greek root words, it's about the words shaping your life. When it comes to 'WWJD' wristbands, it's not about who has the funkiest collection, it's about applying the 'What Would Jesus Do' principle to your everyday choices. How do you know when you're getting there? Simple: when you're loving God and loving others.
written by Bob Gass
