Daily Devotional
XO: Love, Relationships, and the Church
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Day 1
Mark 12:31 (ESV)
[31] The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”
Love Your Neighbor: Reflecting God’s Image
When Jesus declared, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself," He affirmed a truth central not only to His teaching but to the entire redemptive story. Every human being is made in the image of God; thus, when we love others, we honor the Creator Himself. This kind of love is not passive or selective, nor is it reserved only for those who are similar to us. Jesus gives no qualifications for who our neighbor is—He calls us to love beyond boundaries of race, religion, or status. In today’s climate of fear and division, this command challenges us to take initiative, build bridges, and show kindness, even when it feels uncomfortable. When we engage with others, offer help, or even just listen, we’re displaying the same self-giving love that God lavished on us through Christ. True love always moves us from comfort toward action, from indifference to investment. In this, our lives become living testimonies of God’s heart for all people.
Key Takeaway
Loving our neighbor means reflecting God’s care for all people without exception.
Questions to Consider
- Who might God be calling you to see as your “neighbor” this week?
- What fears or barriers typically keep you from engaging people outside your comfort zone?
- How does seeing others as made in God’s image change your approach to them?
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