TOTALITY OF THE LAW Tuesday October 13, 2015
Text: Romans 13:7 – 10 Memory verse: v 10
Paul highlights the imperativeness of love in our relationship with one another and God. What he suggests is that love for God and our neighbours is fulfilling the requirements of the law. We know that Love does not intend or design any ill on anybody. Love is utterly against doing that which may turn to the prejudice, offence, or grief of anyone. It works no evil; that is, it prohibits the working of evil. See Proverbs 3:27-29. The only thing that can restrain us from doing evil is love and not even fear. Love is a living active principle of obedience to the whole law.
How much do you love your neighbours? Do you laugh with them while in your heart you are nursing great hatred? Remember the words of Paul in 1 Corinthians 13. You may have all the gifts, do all the miracles, give even gifts to people, etc, but if all these lacks genuine love, you have missed the mark. The emphasis of dos and don’ts are insignificant when we do not truly love God and our neighbours.
Food for Thought: Romans 13:8
Prayer: Sow in my heart, O Lord, love for you and for my neighbours.
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