Just thinking about Jesus’ summary of all the Law and Prophets resting on “these two” commandments. It seems to me that the theme is recurring, more often than we’ve perhaps taken note. In general, they boil down to our connection to God and to others. Corollaries and balance.
Live your faith. | Share your life. |
Love God. | Love your neighbour. |
Commandments 1-5 | Commandments 6-10 |
Other | Parallels? |
Further thoughts?
“It seems to me that the theme is recurring, more often than we’ve perhaps taken note.”
Exactly…. The covenant formulary is accept the offer to join, then faithfully keep the terms and conditions; or “In Christ”…plus…”Like Christ”.
Breathe in, breathe out.