LOVE TRUMPS ALL‬‬

Mark‬ ‭12:28-34‬ One of the teachers of religious law was standing there listening to the debate. He realized that Jesus had answered well, so he asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” 29 Jesus replied, “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. 30 And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ [Deuteronomy 6:4-5] 31 The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ [Leviticus 19:18] No other commandment is greater than these.” 32 The teacher of religious law replied, “Well said, Teacher. You have spoken the truth by saying that there is only one God and no other. 33 And I know it is important to love him with all my heart and all my understanding and all my strength, and to love my neighbor as myself. This is more important than to offer all of the burnt offerings and sacrifices required in the law.” 34 Realizing how much the man understood, Jesus said to him, “You are not far from the Kingdom of God.” And after that, no one dared to ask him any more questions.‬

1. Nothing New

Deuteronomy 6:4-5&6 “Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. 5 And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. 6 And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today.

Leviticus 19:18 “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against a fellow Israelite but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.

2. Trumps All

Exodus 20:1-21 [10 Commandments] …3 “You must not have any other god but me. …4 “You must not make for yourself an idol …7 “You must not misuse the name of the Lord your God. …8 “Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. …12 “Honor your father and mother. …13 “You must not murder. …14 “You must not commit adultery. …15 “You must not steal. …16 “You must not testify falsely against your neighbor. …17 “You must not covet…

3. Keep Focus

“Love God Love People” by Danny Gokey

Gotta keep it real simple, keep it real simple / Bring everything right back to ground zero

'Cause it all comes down to this / Love God and love people (people)

We're living in a world that keeps breakin' / But if we wanna find the way to change it

It all comes down to this/ Love God and love people