Tuesday, March 6th, 2012
Written by: Gardner Hussey
Reading: Mark 12: 28-31
At that time the Jews had over 600 laws governing religious behavior. One of the teachers of the law asked Jesus, "Of all the commandments which ones are the most important?" Jesus answered, in the verses from Mark 12: 28-31, "Love the Lord God with all your heart and all your soul, and love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these."
This was Jesus’ way of bringing into focus the real understanding and meaning of the scriptures. The Jewish religious leaders of that time had totally lost the true understanding of God’s relationship with His people. Instead they instilled meaningless ritual that suppressed a loving relationship that God wanted with His people.
Heavenly Father we pray that we will have a loving relationship with You through Jesus that is empty of all religiosity and full of love for You and for our neighbors, as You have commanded us. Amen.
FAMILY MOMENT:
God gave us many commandments or rules to follow. One of the most important commandments is "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." It is easy to love God, He is always with us, He will always help us. Write a letter to God, tell Him some of the reasons you love Him.
God, your commandments show us how You want us to live. Help me live my life by Your rules. AMEN
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