Romans 13:8-10 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
The Ten Commandments and the Old Law were foundational principles God gave us to prepare us for the fulfillment of the law through Christ. Christ calls us to a higher level of obedience. We don’t steal – not just because it’s wrong – but because we love those we would be stealing from. Love is not always easy. There are people who are not appealing to us, may annoy us, treat us badly, or care less if we exist or not. Christ didn’t come to do what was easy; and he doesn’t expect us to look for easy. He expects us to see people through His eyes and through the sacrifice He made for them. Notice how you view people today – love more!
Father, Love is tough sometimes. I will try to live today as You have challenged me before. To love the unlovely and those who reject or disregard my love for them is how Christ is seen through me. I love You! Amen
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