God Quote-Love Your Neighbor

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of God’s Word, this is what the LORD says in Leviticus 19:18.

“Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.”

Jesus referred to this statement as the second greatest commandment of the Law. The story of the Good Samaritan taught by Jesus is really an explanation of what it means to love our neighbor as ourselves.

A Samaritan walking along the road to Jericho, set aside his agenda to help someone who was beaten by robbers. He attended to his physical needs and provided lodging for him until he could recover from his injuries. Samaritans were considered outcasts among the Jews in the days of Jesus, but in this story, Jesus made him an example for us to follow. He had compassion for someone in a moment of need.

Leviticus 19:18-That’s today’s God Quote for us to embrace for life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com