THE STORY OF JESUS: Matthew 22:34-40
“All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” (Matthew 22:40)
There are so many laws associated with driving, the ‘rules of the road’.
The purpose of these laws is not to restrict us or hold us back.
The reason for a speed limit is not to limit us.
Every law is put in place to maximize safety and benefit… for everyone.
We need ‘rules of the road’ for life in this world.
Without rules, there are crashes, disasters and tragedies aplenty.
Everything God inspired in scripture, through Moses or the Prophets, had a good purpose.
God wants us to experience love by expressing love, for God and for people.
Every law is put in place to maximize safety and benefit… for everyone.
When I think and act selfishly, my life causes crashes, disasters and tragedies.
But when I “keep in step with the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25), everyone benefits, including me.
God’s warnings against greed, hate, revenge, lust, pride, etc. do not make life better.
But loving the God the loves us, and loving all people like myself, does!
Every step that flows from love will maximize safety and benefit… for everyone!
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, love never fails. Give me an opportunity today to see that the path of love IS the best way to go!