The commandments of God are many. We have the commandments given to Adam and Eve, the Ten Commandments, and the Mosaic Laws. Each of these commandments was expanded upon by those that followed them, until finally Jesus fulfills them all with his two simple, yet demanding commandments to love God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strengths and our neighbors as Jesus loves us. Our lives are defined by how well we live out these laws of love. We are the least children of God when we turn away from selfless love and embrace our selfish desires. However, if we live out our vocation to love God and our neighbors we will be the greatest heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven.
How do we express our love for God? What do we do to show our love of our neighbors? Do we teach God’s commandments to others through our words and works?
O Lord, give us the strength to obey and teach your commandments.
Amen.
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