Thursday, January 23, 2014

[Daily Scripture] Daily Scripture Email – Devotion – Wednesday, 22 January 2014 “Love Your Neighbor”

[Daily Scripture] Daily Scripture Email – Devotion – Wednesday, 22 January 2014 “Love Your Neighbor”
"Love your neighbor as yourself."  (Leviticus 19:18)
Who said that?  Jesus did, in his Sermon on the Mount, in Matthew 5:43.
He was quoting this passage from Leviticus, which is in the larger context of "rules for getting along with your community."  But Jesus expands its meaning and application.  Here's what Jesus said in Matthew 5:43:  "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'  But I tell you:  Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons and daughters of your Father in heaven."  That's pretty hard for me to do sometimes; is it for you?
Love and Prayers, Dan
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