Matthew 22:39 doesn’t promote self-love—it assumes it. Jesus calls us to love others with the same care we naturally show ourselves.
Does Matthew 22:39 Teach Godly Self-Love? A Biblical and Theological Examination
THE BIBLE’s VIEWPOINT: Hate Is Never the Answer
The Scriptures emphasize love over hate, urging unity and transformation through biblical principles amidst ongoing divisions in society.
Fellowship and Love Should Continue to Abound Among Christians
Prayers and Thanksgiving (1:3–11) Philippians 1:3 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, In every one of Paul’s letters to the churches (except Galatians),[1] he begins by expressing his joy at the church and the memory that he has of them. Paul here is saying that every... Continue Reading →
CHRISTIAN LIVING: The Way of Love Never Fails
John 13:34-35 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” Sharing the good news of the... Continue Reading →
CHRISTIAN LIVING: “You Must Love Your Neighbor as Yourself”
Matthew 22:34-40 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) Two Greatest Commandments 34 But when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered themselves together. 35 And one of them, versed in the Law,[237] tested him by asking, 36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” 37 And he said to him: “‘You must love the Lord[238]your God with your... Continue Reading →
