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‘We cannot truly love God if we fail to love our neighbor.” – Mother Teresa

We live in a world that caters to itself, everyone does what seems right to him/her. Love of neighbor seems to be the last thing that’s on the minds of people. We don’t want to invest in family, yet we want the favor, the camaraderie, the companionship, partnership and so much more that comes over time to a family that is dedicated to doing the necessary work. We complain about our communities that they are vile, the youths are hopeless, yet we refuse to pour in the love, patience and kindness needed to help steer the youth on the right path. We want a Godly society yet we refuse to accept Christ as our Lord and Savior. God is Love.  Jesus taught that loving your neighbor is the second greatest commandment (Mark 12:31).

It goes beyond simply being polite—it is a reflection of God’s love at work in us. When Jesus gave this command, He placed it right after the call to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30–31). That means our love for people is a direct overflow of our love for Him.

To “love your neighbor as yourself” means showing the same care, patience, forgiveness, and compassion that we desire for ourselves. It could be as simple as a kind word, a listening ear, or a helping hand. Even small acts of love carry eternal weight when done in Christ’s name. Loving your neighbor is not a one-time act, but a lifestyle of showing God’s love daily—both to those who are easy to love and those who may be difficult.

Luke 10: 37 shows us the example of the ‘Good Samaritan’ which highlights that our neighbor is not just those close to us but anyone in need, regardless of race, culture, or background.

A few examples of what loving your neighbor  looks like :

1. Compassion: Sharing in others’ burdens (Galatians 6:2).
2. Forgiveness: Extending grace when wronged (Colossians 3:13).
3. Generosity: Meeting physical and emotional needs (James 2:15–16).
4. Kindness in Speech: Encouraging and building up, not tearing down (Ephesians 4:29).
5. Service: Putting others’ interests before our own (Philippians 2:3–4).

Practical examples:

1. Checking in on someone who feels lonely.
2. Sharing resources with those in need.
3. Offering forgiveness instead of holding grudges.
4. Volunteering time and skills to help others.
5. Simply listening with empathy when someone needs to talk.

We should not be separated because of the color of our skin, the language we speak, the last name we carry, the place we live, the political stance we take or even the position we hold. We were all created by the same God and called to oneness with Him. My encouragement for this week, is for us to stop and see someone else. Look through the lens of love. May our hearts be tethered to Christ, it is in that love is made perfect. The world is depending on us to show up with compassion, grace, and mercy.

Action for this week: Who is a “neighbor” in your life right now that God may be prompting you to love by doing?

More Grace!