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But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees with his reply, they met together to question him again. One of them, an expert in religious law, tried to trap him with this question: “Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?”
Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.”
Matthew 22:34-40
Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.”
Matthew 22:34-40
REFLECT
For the Pharisees, worshiping God meant following every law perfectly. But over time, their intentions became twisted, and following the rules became more about status than worship. On the outside, the Pharisees were perfect, but their hearts weren’t in it. Sometimes we go through the motions of following Jesus – going to church, singing worship songs, reading our Bible – because it’s what we’re supposed to do, but our hearts aren’t in it. Why do you think Jesus cares more about your heart than our actions?
Take a few minutes to reflect: What does it mean to love Jesus with all your heart? All you soul? All your strength?
Take a few minutes to reflect: What does it mean to love Jesus with all your heart? All you soul? All your strength?
RESPOND
Spend a few minutes talking to Jesus. Tell Him about your answers to the questions above, and ask Him to help you in areas where you might need it.
What do you need today? What are you grateful for today? Is there anything you need to get off your chest? Tell Jesus about it.
What do you need today? What are you grateful for today? Is there anything you need to get off your chest? Tell Jesus about it.