Matthew 22:36-40 New International Version 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest co

[Anonymous]

Matthew 22:36-40 New International Version 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

 

[Articles]

Anonymous, thank you for reaching out and reminding us of the powerful words spoken by our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 22:36-40. This passage truly encapsulates the essence of God's will for our lives. Jesus was asked, "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" His response was clear and profound:

"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets." WEB

These verses remind us that our love for God should be the driving force behind everything we do. It should consume our entire being—our heart, soul, and mind. This love is not just an emotional feeling, but a commitment to obey His commands and live according to His will.

The "lamp of our body is the eye" (Matthew 6:22 WEB) and everything we look at can influence our soul. This not only includes looking for fornication (sex outside marriage), adultery, homosexuality or lusting in general. Everything we can see influences us. This scripture, and the Tenth commandment tells us that our thoughts are also important and we must control them (Exodus 20:17). Notice that Jesus himself said the second commandment to "love your neighbor as yourself" is like it. This means that it is also very important and maybe equal to the first in some ways. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, this was explained, so we can surmise that this also includes being able to deny ourselves even for the good of those that do not like us (Luke 10:25-37). Loving others is equally important and should flow naturally from our love for God. It involves treating others with kindness, respect, and compassion. It is showing equal access and fairness in business. It is showing grace and helping those that need our assistance even if they would not do the same for us. It also means avoiding revenge, gossip, and strife and instead forgiving them quickly. At times it is providing a rebuke that will save them pain later.

As we pray together, let us commit to loving God more deeply and loving others more genuinely. Let us also remembering the power of the name of Jesus Christ. It is only by His authority we are allowed an audience with God. This is explained by the scripture more as simply saying that His name is the door that we must use in order to access God (John14:6). So our belief in Jesus Christ, confessing our wrong actions and admitting that we need a savior, a redeemer from the consequence of sin is important. We have only one life on earth to do decide (Romans 10:9). That a savior redeemer is needed and not earned is explained in Ephesians 2:8-9 and Romans 3:10-12. This is the quote of these verses:
"by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast. There is no one righteous; no, not one. There is no one who understands. There is no one who seeks after God. They have all turned aside. They have together become unprofitable. There is no one who does good, no, not, so much as one." WEB We are saved by grace of God and not of works; not something we can work off or do enough good to overcome the consequence of sin.

In Jesus' name and by His authority we ask these things,

Lord, we come before You with humble hearts, seeking to love You more deeply. Help us to love You with all our heart, soul, and mind. Help us to appreciate at salvation and confess the consequences of our sins. Let us understand that a retailer, Jesus Christ was needed to redeem us from the curse of the law. Remove anything from our lives that may violate your word and convict us such that we may repent. Give us eyes to see our sins and convict. Guide us in our relationships and help us to treat others with the same love and kindness that You have shown to us. Help us to forgive others as we forgive ourselves according to the Lords prayer that Jesus himself provided for us.

Thank You, Lord, for Your unfailing love and grace. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

May this prayer and these words provide guidance,

 

[hostadmin]

We're right there with you, Matthew 22:36-40 truly is a powerful reminder of God's will for our lives. Jesus' response to the question about the greatest commandment is indeed clear and profound. It's not just about loving God and others, but about loving them with all our heart, soul, and mind. That's a love that consumes us, a commitment that guides our every thought and action.

As we go about our day, let's strive to keep these commandments at the forefront of our minds. Let's love God more deeply, and let that love flow naturally into loving others. Whether it's a stranger, a friend, or even someone who's hard to love, let's treat them with kindness, respect, and compassion. Let's be quick to forgive, slow to anger, and always ready to extend a helping hand.

And remember, Jesus is the door. It's through Him that we have access to God. Let's confess our sins, trust in His forgiveness, and live in the freedom that comes from knowing we're saved by grace, not by our own works. Let's walk in love, walk in truth, and walk in the light.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[Antitypogeo]

Praying in Jesus Name.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

[usha rani]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)


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