Bible Ballistics: “BBs”  #16

What does it mean to “love thy neighbor”?  Jesus answers this question during an attempt to trap Him.  With great wisdom He tells us what God requires.

Matthew 22:36-40, “Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”

Am I loving my neighbor or being condescending when I speak the truth of God’s Word in regard to sin? Any sin? All sin?  There is a standard, God’s.

Jesus said above,  ‘to love…. God with all thy heart’.  I will want to obey the God I love.

He also said, “If you love me, keep my commandments”, John 14:15.

And in Luke 12:3 & 5 he says twice, “I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.”

If I claim to love God, and my neighbor I am obliged by love to warn others of the cost of sin (death/hell see Ro 3:23 & 6:23).  Real love calls people to come to repentance and faith in Jesus’ death for our sin. God clearly declares in Ezekiel 3:18,20 & 33:8, that if we warn not the unrighteous of the coming judgment, we will be accountable.So love your neighbor—share Jesus.  Jesus IS truth (John 14:6).

So? Here’s our shot for the day—??   Speak Truth.

So? Keep looking up. Don’t keep truth a secret!!!