Galatians 5:14 “For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Imagine the problems that could be avoided if we were only to obey this command consistently. Its not surprising that this is used as a summary statement for all the law, because all sin ultimately affects our neighbors. Even the secret sins of our mind, if not eliminated, will eventually become actions that hurt or offend those around us.
We cannot operate outside community, no matter how much we attempt to isolate ourselves. Our lives as believers and citizens are inexorably connected to other people. And our responsibility is to act in a way that shows love and concern for them. All that we do outside this emphasis is dangerous, both spiritually and socially.
We must consider others, care for them, and do all we can to see them come to know, or grow in Christ. We should consider how much we love ourselves today. Then ask if we show the same amount and kind of love for those around us.
Galatians 5:14 “For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”