Loving God in Loving Our Neighbor
Today’s Gospel comes from Matthew Chapter 22. In this same chapter, last Sunday Jesus told us to “repay to God what belongs to God” (v. 21)
Perhaps that instruction gives me a reason to strive to love my neighbor. My neighbor and I are both gifts from God. It is God who has created us in God’s image and likeness. We are redeemed by God’s only Son, Jesus Christ. We are temples of the Holy Spirit.
We do not always act or live as gifts from God, or as people redeemed by Christ. We do not always reflect God’s image and likeness. We do not always behave as temples of the Holy Spirit.
Regardless, nothing could nullify the source of our existence, God. Nothing can undo Christ’s redemption. Nothing can destroy the Holy Spirit dwelling in us.
When we love one another, we witness to the life, power and presence of God. Likewise, we express our love and gratitude for God, our Creator and the Gift-giver.
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