One of the scribes came up to Jesus and put a question to him, ‘Which is the first of all the commandments?’
Mk.12:28
Jesus gives the first and the second greatest commandments in answer to the scribe's question. Love God and love others.
An authentic question from a scribe is rare. Jesus's definition of the two greatest commandments draws an acclamation of faith from the scribe that is so great Jesus proclaims he is very near to the kingdom of God.
Love God and love others. Here are the supreme marching orders for every Christian, marching orders for me. It's that simple and that difficult. It defines what makes life worth living.
Saint John the beloved, please pray for me.
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