Commandment Quote by Lois Jackson
““128. Matthew 22:36-37 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. 129. Galatians 5:22 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.””
About This Quote
Source Bible: New Testament, Matthew 22:36‑37; Galatians 5:22
Love God wholly and love neighbors as yourself; the Spirit’s fruit includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self‑control.
In simple terms: Love God and neighbor; embody spiritual virtues.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate love and virtue daily.
Themes
spirituality
ethics
character development
community
faith
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
Commandment:1
Fruit of the spirit:1
Love your neighbor:1
Love your neighbor as yourself:1
Psychology:0
Love Joy:0
Faithfulness Gentleness:0
Greatest Commandment:1
Commandment Second:0
Galatians 22:0
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- family counseling
- personal reflection
- community service
Key Concepts
Christian doctrine
virtue ethics
psychology of love
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you practice neighborly love?
- Which fruit of the Spirit is most challenging for you?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across traditions.
