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Romans 13:9
6 stars|11 comments|March 25, 2009|215 reads
 

Me and You

13:9 The commandments, "You shall not commit adultery, You shall not kill, You shall not steal, You shall not covet," and any other commandment, are summed up in this sentence, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

One thing I notice about this verse: all the commandments focus me on me.  "I should not commit adultery, I should not kill, I ..."

Paul, under the inspiration of the Spirit, focuses me on my neighbor.

 
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Mike n Laura
 Mike n Laura
March 25, 2009
cool insight!
sara burnette
 sara burnette
March 25, 2009
You are right on, though I never noticed that before.
Jess Stuart
 Jess Stuart
March 25, 2009

Thanks Mike!  If it's a good insight, it had to be from God.  I'm not that good!

Thanks Racunpoodle!  I've read that verse often before, but never saw it until today, either.

Destiny Diadem
 Destiny Diadem
March 25, 2009
Amen. We have to look at ourselves.
Cheryl
 Cheryl
March 25, 2009
Wow... thanks for sharing.. that's why It's the Living Word!  We learn something new everytime we spend time in God's Word.
Deb Rockwell
 Deb Rockwell
March 26, 2009
I never really paid attention to this before, but what a great thought to point out!
Chris Parker
 Chris Parker
March 27, 2009
Good reminder Jess!
Jess Stuart
 Jess Stuart
March 27, 2009
Howdy Destiny!  Thanks for the comment.  I hope I haven't miscommunicated.  I think the idea behind Jesus commandment is that we take our eyes off ourselves (when it comes to meeting needs), and start looking at others.  That legalism only focuses a person on themself, but pursuing love focuses a person on other people.

Thanks Cheryl!  I agree.  I've been reading the word since I was 6, and I just noticed that at 43.

Thanks Deb and PastorChris!  I'm glad this was helpful.
Valerie Lynn Williams
 Valerie Lynn Williams
April 02, 2009

Jonothan loved David as his own self and all his family got to eat at the Kings table.

Glenn
 Glenn
May 06, 2009
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Amen, Jess we need to focus on one another!  Thanks for the reminder.
Jess Stuart
 Jess Stuart
May 08, 2009
Thanks Glenn