1 Samuel14:24-46
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Intro: Today we’re continuing in our study of first Samuel...
Context: Last week talked this battle that was raging between Israel and the Philistines…and it was one that the philistines would surly win because they had Israel out numbered, out positioned, out gunned, but in spite the odds, God’s brings about an epic victory at the hands of Johnathan and his Armor bearer...
1 samuel
And the men of Israel had been hard pressed that day, so Saul had laid an oath on the people, saying, “Cursed be the man who eats food until it is evening and I am avenged on my enemies.” So none of the people had tasted food.
And the men of Israel had been hard pressed that day - The people were distressed and worn out…now why were they worn out? was it because of the battle? I’m sure some of it was, but reason for the destress here is not the Battle, It’s the leader...
And the men of Israel had been hard pressed that day - The people were distressed and worn out…now why were they worn out? was it because of the battle? I’m sure some of it was, but reason for the destress here is not the Battle, It’s the leader...
Saul had laid an oath on the people, saying, “Cursed be the man who eats food until it is evening - King Saul has imposed this mandatory spiritual sounding fast upon his troops…
Now this seems so spiritual from a distance right? but was it really a good thing?…not at all
Notice the source of the oath -“ so Saul had laid an oath on the people” Notice that this wasn't something that God wanted the nation to do - This originated from Saul’s heart
Now even though this originated from Saul’s hear notice that Saul invokes God’s authority on the oath - Cursed be the man who eats food until it is evening” This seemed like a personal conviction for Saul…He could have just fasted himself…but He doesn’t do that, He takes this personal conviction and turns it into a God given commandment
He’s the king, he’s not the prophet - Who’s he to invoke curses and call for fasting by force…but then instead of simply fasting himself and leading by example, he forces everyone fast just as he did as if God commended it…even-though God had not commanded it
Also, notice his motives for the oath were suspicious - If God didn’t tell Saul to do this…why is he doing it? because Johnathan’s bold faith had made Saul look bad…and Now Saul is motivated by the desire to show all the troops that he’s just as tough as Johnathan
Johnathan’s bold faith made Saul look bad…and Now Saul is motivated by the desire to he’s just as tough as Johnathan
App: Why does God care so much about our hearts in the bible…because we are still capable of doing the right things with the wrong motives
Lastly notice His timing was wrong - It’s one thing to call for a time of fasting if they needed to mourn…but today they needed to fight…this was a time to refresh and encourage the troops not lay upon them not lay upon them more burdens
App: Do you know we are still capable of doing the right things for the wrong reasons
So here’s the question: What are we looking at here? what is the 21st century equivalent of this? - Legalism
Johnathan’s bold faith made Saul look bad…and Now Saul is motivated by the desire to he’s just as tough as Johnathan
What is Legalism? dependence on moral law or way rather than on personal faith
dependence on moral law rather than on personal religious faith.When you take your personal convictions (as good and helpful as they might be) and lay upon others as holy commandments
His abuse of authority was wrong -“
Legalism: Dependence on moral law rather than on personal faith
In the christian life there are commandments and conviction
When you take your personal convictions (as good and helpful as they might be) and lay upon others as holy commandments
In the christian life there are commandments and convictions:
Commandments are closed handed things every believer holds fast too - The 10 commandments
Convictions are open handed things and that are more personal - Drinking - Smoking - music -the way i read my bibile
When you take your personal convictions (as good and helpful as they might be) and lay upon others as holy commandments
When you take your personal convictions (as good and helpful as they might be) and lay upon others as holy commandments
Commandments are for the whole body…Convictions are for you
When you take your personal convictions (as good and helpful as they might be) and lay upon others as holy commandments
Commandments never change....Conviction sometimes will
I think we all struggle with it in someway
Now you won’t find the word “legalism” in the bible - but you find it’s presence all over the place…especially in the gospel amoungst Jesus’ greatest opponents
Now you won’t find the word “legalism” in the bible - but you find it’s presence all over the place…especially in the gospel amoungst Jesus’ greatest opponents
Now you won’t find the word “legalism” in the bible - but you find it’s presence all over the place…especially in the gospel amoungst Jesus’ greatest opponents
Legalism - When you place your personal convictions upon others as holy commandments
So now from verse 25-46 were gonna we’re gonna see what came about because of this prideful legalistic oath…and why legalism is so dangerous for us today
I think we all have
So now from verse 25-46 were gonna we’re gonna see what came about because of this prideful legalistic oath…and why legalism is so dangerous for us today
App: You know sometimes you say the right thing to someone, but it’s at the wrong time with the wrong motive
So now look what this creates amoungst the people
Now when all the people came to the forest, behold, there was honey on the ground.
And there was a panic in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. The garrison and even the raiders trembled, the earth quaked, and it became a very great panic.
And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked, and behold, the multitude was dispersing here and there. Then Saul said to the people who were with him, “Count and see who has gone from us.” And when they had counted, behold, Jonathan and his armor-bearer were not there. So Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God here.” For the ark of God went at that time with the people of Israel. Now while Saul was talking to the priest, the tumult in the camp of the Philistines increased more and more. So Saul said to the priest, “Withdraw your hand.” Then Saul and all the people who were with him rallied and went into the battle. And behold, every Philistine’s sword was against his fellow, and there was very great confusion. Now the Hebrews who had been with the Philistines before that time and who had gone up with them into the camp, even they also turned to be with the Israelites who were with Saul and Jonathan. Likewise, when all the men of Israel who had hidden themselves in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they too followed hard after them in the battle. So the Lord saved Israel that day. And the battle passed beyond Beth-aven.
And the men of Israel had been hard pressed that day, so Saul had laid an oath on the people, saying, “Cursed be the man who eats food until it is evening and I am avenged on my enemies.” So none of the people had tasted food. Now when all the people came to the forest, behold, there was honey on the ground. And when the people entered the forest, behold, the honey was dropping, but no one put his hand to his mouth, for the people feared the oath.
1 sam
Now when all the people came to the forest, behold, there was honey on the ground. And when the people entered the forest, behold, the honey was dropping, but no one put his hand to his mouth, for the people feared the oath.
Saul’s oath robbed the people of blessing
Saul’s oath robbed the people of blessing
1 sam 14:1
Now when all the people came to the forest, behold, there was honey on the ground. And when the people entered the forest, behold, the honey was dropping, but no one put his hand to his mouth, for the people feared the oath.
Here’s the picture: These guys have been fighting all day…without food…no energy…growling stomach…It would have been hard enough to sleep let alone fight a battle…and low and behold what do they see…a pile of honey…it was literally dropping from sky as if God himself was blessing these guys with this honey…
But they couldn’t partake and be refreshed by God’s prevision…because of fear of the Oath
There will be times in life where God wants to bless you in unconventional ways but because You struggle with legalism we partake...
Do you know that every now and then - when your week has run you ragged and your immune system is down, and your sleep deprived…the best thing you could do is sleep in on Sunday...
But how many of you just feel super guilty because of that?…thats the little legalist in you
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.
App: Don’t let Legalism keep you from enjoying God’s obvious blessings
App: Don’t let Legalism keep you from enjoying God’s obvious blessings
Here’s the next one
Saul’s oath robbed the people of joy
Saul’s oath robbed the people of joy
1 sam
27 But Jonathan had not heard his father charge the people with the oath, so he put out the tip of the staff that was in his hand and dipped it in the honeycomb and put his hand to his mouth, and his eyes became bright. 28 Then one of the people said, “Your father strictly charged the people with an oath, saying, ‘Cursed be the man who eats food this day.’ ” And the people were faint. 29 Then Jonathan said, “My father has troubled the land. See how my eyes have become bright because I tasted a little of this honey. 30 How much better if the people had eaten freely today of the spoil of their enemies that they found. For now the defeat among the Philistines has not been great.”
Notice that Johnathan says “My Father has troubled the Land”…now was that right? probably not but understand Johnathan has just come back from this incredibly victorious moment…he partakes of this honey and now he’s on cloud nine…He’s victorious and now super refreshed…then in comes the gloomy faced, gaunt looking, legalism petrol…Saying “YOU CAN’T DO THAT!!!” Everybody is miserable
Did you know: This word “Trouble” that Johnathan uses to describe what Saul was doing to the people…is the same word Joshua uses to describe what Achan sin had done to the people of Israel
Achan’s sin brought about defeat…Saul’s legalism brought about the feeling of defeat
But Johnathan whose a picture of Joy…he says the the culture His father has created and he says “He’s stealing the people’s Joy from them”…this should have been a time for Joy and battle cries but instead the people are troubled
But Johnathan whose a picture of Joy…he says the the culture His father has created and he says “He’s stealing the people’s Joy from them”…this should have been a time for Joy and battle cries but instead the people are troubled
Here’s the point: For the believer Jesus has already won a great victory for us but Legalism is so dangerous because takes your eyes off of the goodness of God and on to the failure’s of men...there is no joy there…and we have far too much be joyful for
Remember what Paul said...
13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility 15 by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, 16 and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. 17 And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. 18 For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. 19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone,
4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— 6 and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
App: Jesus has won the war…but legalism will steal away the joy of that victory...Our relationship with Jesus should be one based upon joy and gratitude legalism will steal that
Saul’s oath aroused the people’s desire to sin
Saul’s oath aroused the people’s desire to sin
1 sam 14:31-
They struck down the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon. And the people were very faint. The people pounced on the spoil and took sheep and oxen and calves and slaughtered them on the ground. And the people ate them with the blood. Then they told Saul, “Behold, the people are sinning against the Lord by eating with the blood.” And he said, “You have dealt treacherously; roll a great stone to me here.”
1 sam 14:
They struck down the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon. And the people were very faint. The people pounced on the spoil and took sheep and oxen and calves and slaughtered them on the ground. And the people ate them with the blood.
Why was it sinful? Because it was un-kosher to eat meat with the blood being properly drained out…why? because symbolically the blood of the animal represented the Life of that animal () Thats why the day of atonement was such a blood thing
Why was it sinful? Because it was un-kosher to eat meat with the blood being properly drained out…why? because symbolically the blood of the animal represented the Life of that animal () Thats why the day of atonement was such a blood thing
For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it for you on the altar to make atonement for your souls, for it is the blood that makes atonement by the life.
So the blood was to always be poured out on the earth to God
For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it for you on the altar to make atonement for your souls, for it is the blood that makes atonement by the life.
It can turn us into performance based christians
Here’s the picture - So this was sin…but remember what provoked this desire in the people Saul’s legalistic and unnecessary oath...
Legalism can have that same effect:
Here’s the point: Legalism is often used to keep people from sin…but often it can have the opposite effect
It can provoke a person’s rebellious nature - Do you know what happens when you tell a kid to not do something…all they want to do is that thing…and then when they get a chance…they go crazy
Do you know what happens when you tell a kid to not do something…all they want to do is that thing…and then when they get a chance…they go crazy
I can provoke a person’s rebellious nature
Don’t watch - Pokemon (Cult) - Care bears (demonic) - Harry Potter (Witchcraft) - Cat/Dog (not the way God intended it)
The kind that said p
Don’t listen to AC/DC because it stands for Anti christian devil children
Do you know what happens when you tell a kid to not do something…all they want to do is that thing…and then when they get a chance…they go crazy
Don’t watch - Pokemon (Cult) - Care bears (demonic) - Harry Potter (Witchcraft) - Cat/Dog (not the way God intended it) now lets go and see Lord of the rings...
I thi
It can create a prideful christian - Someone who believes that their more loved by God because of holy looking life
App: So If legalism can arouse and provoke sin in people what should we do then? Christianity should always center around Jesus
Save your “No’s” for the big things…We’re not saved by saying no to drugs....we’re saved by saying “yes” to Jesus
Highlight the Beauty of Jesus…
Saul’s oath created more work
Saul’s oath created more work
Legalism creates unnecessary work
Legalism creates unnecessary work
Then they told Saul, “Behold, the people are sinning against the Lord by eating with the blood.” And he said, “You have dealt treacherously; roll a great stone to me here.” And Saul said, “Disperse yourselves among the people and say to them, ‘Let every man bring his ox or his sheep and slaughter them here and eat, and do not sin against the Lord by eating with the blood.’ ” So every one of the people brought his ox with him that night and they slaughtered them there. And Saul built an altar to the Lord; it was the first altar that he built to the Lord.
So in response to this sin Saul say “Roll this great stone to me” and “run around to the people” and “tell them to bring their ox or sheep and slaughter them” Now understand, they sinned in eating the animal with the blood…but they should have never been put in that position to sin in the first place…and now there’s all this work that needs to be done to atone for the sin that was caused by Saul’s oath
Here’s point: legalism will always create unnecessary work for people
1 samuel 14:33-35
Because their keeping there own
An Oregon church which came under fire in recent weeks for instituting a ban on fat people on their worship team...
An Oregon church which came under fire in recent weeks for instituting a ban on fat people on their worship team...
An Oregon church which came under fire in recent weeks for instituting a ban on fat people as part of a slew of mandatory guidelines to be a part of the congregation's worship team, apologized for the ban on Saturday and begged forgiveness to anyone their rules may have offended.
"We want the worship team to look the best they can! Remember that the way we look is of utmost importance," the guidelines to would-be worship team members at the Oregon church warned in the document declaring "no excessive weight."
... "We want the worship team to look the best they can! Remember that the way we look is of utmost importance," the guidelines to would-be worship team members at the Oregon church warned in the document declaring "no excessive weight."
"We are the first thing the congregation sees. People do judge by appearance. We never get a second chance to make that first impression. Please be sure that your style and clothing bring honor and glory to God.”
"We are the first thing the congregation sees. People do judge by appearance. We never get a second chance to make that first impression. Please be sure that your style and clothing bring honor and glory to God, isn't excessive and doesn't draw unnecessary attention to yourself," it added.
The document further made it clear that in order to be a part of the worship team, members must be in "100% agreement" with the guidelines to allow the anointing to flow and encouraged those with a weight issue to go shed the extra pounds at the gym.
The document further made it clear that in order to be a part of the worship team, members must be in "100% agreement" with the guidelines to allow the anointing to flow and encouraged those with a weight issue to go shed the extra pounds at the gym.
App: That sounds a little ridicules but guess what.. this is at it’s heart is Legalism…work to be accepted
Have you ever noticed that legalistic people can’t stop working?
Hard work has a place in life
Hard work has a place in life
But when it comes to our standing with God the hard work has already been done by the Son
Jesus said my yoke is easy and my burden is light…but when Legalism takes a hold of a life it’s exhausting
Saul’s oath distracted him from the real battle
Saul’s oath distracted him from the real battle
Legalism wi
Legalism wi
Then Saul said, “Let us go down after the Philistines by night and plunder them until the morning light; let us not leave a man of them.” And they said, “Do whatever seems good to you.” But the priest said, “Let us draw near to God here.” And Saul inquired of God, “Shall I go down after the Philistines? Will you give them into the hand of Israel?” But he did not answer him that day.
1 Samuel 14:
So this is interesting…Saul is realizing that the philistines are getting away...Do you know what all of this unnecessary guilt, trouble and hard work had done for the people…distracted them the real battle against the Philistines…
App: Legalism will always distract you from the Real Battle
Instead of fighting against sin and satan you spend all your time fighting for things that God didn’t really call you to fight for
Legalism will always get you distract you from the Real BattleLegalism turns loved ones into enemies
When i was a kid we were fighting wars against AC/DC Don’t listen to AC/DC because it stands for Anti christian devil children
Don’t watch - Pokemon (Cult) - Care bears (demonic) - Harry Potter (Witchcraft) - Cat/Dog (not the way God intended it)
Don’t watch - Pokemon (Cult) - Care bears (demonic) - Harry Potter (Witchcraft) - Cat/Dog (not the way God intended it)
Remember - You only have so many bullets in the chamber…and only so many flags to plant…don’t fight the wrong fights, don’t plant your flags on the wrong hills
Lincoln story I heard a story about an encounter president Lincoln had with a wounded solder who was actually an amputee…now the president entered the hospital with some church going people who were giving out what the president presumed to be gospel tracts
This wounded solder was handed one and began to laugh uncontrollably
the President gently rebukes him and his reply was “Look at the tract she gave me…Why dancing is a sin”
App: This is often the danger of legalism - It lands on all the wrong problems
Remember - You only have so many bullets in the chamber…and only so many flags to plant…don’t fight the wrong fights, don’t plant your flags on the wrong hills
Saul’s oath turned him against his own
Saul’s oath turned him against his own
Legalism turns loved ones into enemies
Legalism turns loved ones into enemies
38 And Saul said, “Come here, all you leaders of the people, and know and see how this sin has arisen today. 39 For as the Lord lives who saves Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die.” But there was not a man among all the people who answered him.
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38 And Saul said, “Come here, all you leaders of the people, and know and see how this sin has arisen today. 39 For as the Lord lives who saves Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die.” But there was not a man among all the people who answered him. 40 Then he said to all Israel, “You shall be on one side, and I and Jonathan my son will be on the other side.” And the people said to Saul, “Do what seems good to you.” 41 Therefore Saul said, “O Lord God of Israel, why have you not answered your servant this day? If this guilt is in me or in Jonathan my son, O Lord, God of Israel, give Urim. But if this guilt is in your people Israel, give Thummim.” And Jonathan and Saul were taken, but the people escaped. 42 Then Saul said, “Cast the lot between me and my son Jonathan.” And Jonathan was taken.
43 Then Saul said to Jonathan, “Tell me what you have done.” And Jonathan told him, “I tasted a little honey with the tip of the staff that was in my hand. Here I am; I will die.” 44 And Saul said, “God do so to me and more also; you shall surely die, Jonathan.”
Judging by the next few verses…it actually seems like Saul doesn’t know that it really was johnathan but he’s trying to communicate the seriousness of the situation…because look
1 sam 14:38-
40 Then he said to all Israel, “You shall be on one side, and I and Jonathan my son will be on the other side.” And the people said to Saul, “Do what seems good to you.” 41 Therefore Saul said, “O Lord God of Israel, why have you not answered your servant this day? If this guilt is in me or in Jonathan my son, O Lord, God of Israel, give Urim. But if this guilt is in your people Israel, give Thummim.” And Jonathan and Saul were taken, but the people escaped.
So Saul requested the use of (The Urim ("lights") and Thummim ("perfections")....these were gemstones that were carried by the high priest of Israel. They were used by the high priest to determine God's will in some situations) to find out who was guilty in this situation…and to Saul’s surprise it was not the people but now between him and johnathan
42 Then Saul said, “Cast the lot between me and my son Jonathan.” And Jonathan was taken.
43 Then Saul said to Jonathan, “Tell me what you have done.” And Jonathan told him, “I tasted a little honey with the tip of the staff that was in my hand. Here I am; I will die.” 44 And Saul said, “God do so to me and more also; you shall surely die, Jonathan.”
1 sam 14:42
So now, Saul is out of control…he finds out that Johnathan Ate of this honey…and in order to save face and enforce this legalistic oath…He’s willing to kill his own Son
App: Do you know that legalism has a way of you making you myopic to the point where this conviction that is really quite small in the sum of things…becomes the only thing you see…and before you know it
Your making enemies out of loved ones
Your making enemies out of other believers
I was playing a game called “forte night” with my nephew yesterday - Don’t shot at your team or you’ll get kicked off the game
Don’t let legalism cause you to shot at your friends...
Saul’s legalisum was
The people had to stand up to Saul
The people had to stand up to Saul
Then the people said to Saul, “Shall Jonathan die, who has worked this great salvation in Israel? Far from it! As the Lord lives, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground, for he has worked with God this day.” So the people ransomed Jonathan, so that he did not die. Then Saul went up from pursuing the Philistines, and the Philistines went to their own place.
1 sam 14:
45 Then the people said to Saul, “Shall Jonathan die, who has worked this great salvation in Israel? Far from it! As the Lord lives, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground, for he has worked with God this day.” So the people ransomed Jonathan, so that he did not die.
So this whole day Saul’s oath has taken away blessing, taken away joy, aroused sin, created more work, and distracted from the real battle…and now he’s even willing to kill his own son and the people say...”Hey your crazy! this is over now...you’re not touching a hair on his head” and I guess they said it so strongly…that Saul didn’t and you never here anymore of it...
Can you imagine if the people wouldn’t have stood up to Saul? Johnathan would have been killed that day
App: Legalistic people need to stood up too…because people can really be hurt in the their not
You better know your bible
You better be filled with the
I think about Paul withstanding Peter to his face because he wouldn’t eat with the gentiles in front of the Jews
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.
Thats why it’s important to know the word, know the essence of the gospel…and have the boldness to speak if ever called upon
Look how sad verse 46 is...
Then Saul went up from pursuing the Philistines, and the Philistines went to their own place.
You know what this means…they got away, as great as this victory was…it wasn’t as great as it could have been because Saul’s pride and Legalism
These last few verses tells us one more thing about Saul
47 When Saul had taken the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, against the Ammonites, against Edom, against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines. Wherever he turned he routed them. 48 And he did valiantly and struck the Amalekites and delivered Israel out of the hands of those who plundered them.
49 Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchi-shua. And the names of his two daughters were these: the name of the firstborn was Merab, and the name of the younger Michal. 50 And the name of Saul’s wife was Ahinoam the daughter of Ahimaaz. And the name of the commander of his army was Abner the son of Ner, Saul’s uncle. 51 Kish was the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.
52 There was hard fighting against the Philistines all the days of Saul. And when Saul saw any strong man, or any valiant man, he attached him to himself.
1 sam 14:47-
When Saul had taken the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, against the Ammonites, against Edom, against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines. Wherever he turned he routed them. And he did valiantly and struck the Amalekites and delivered Israel out of the hands of those who plundered them.
Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchi-shua. And the names of his two daughters were these: the name of the firstborn was Merab, and the name of the younger Michal. And the name of Saul’s wife was Ahinoam the daughter of Ahimaaz. And the name of the commander of his army was Abner the son of Ner, Saul’s uncle. Kish was the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.
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When Saul had taken the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, against the Ammonites, against Edom, against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines. Wherever he turned he routed them.
Here in these last few verses…we are giving brief and broad view of Saul’s life…and here’s the thing from a distance, He looks strong, and valiant…and a great example for any man to follow…but here’s the question: Was he really?
To men who sees on the outside he was awesome…To God who sees the heart he was a mess
App: This is what Legalism does…You spend all of your time focusing on the external when God you should have been caring more about the internal
Conclusion: Is this you? Are you a legalist? what do you?
Trade your legalism in for Love -
37 And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. 40 On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.”
Love God
Love your neighbor
