Commandment Quote by Mark E. Petersen
“In the first section of the Doctrine and Covenants we read that 'the Lord shall come to recompense unto every man according to his work, and measure to every man according to the measure which he has measured to his fellow man.' (D&C 1:10.) This principle, showing the manner by which God will judge us, puts a new light upon the commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves, and should persuade us to take that law seriously.”
About This Quote
Source Scripture: Doctrine and Covenants, Section 1, 1835
God will judge each person by how they treat others, linking justice to love for neighbors.
In simple terms: Treat others well, God will reward you.
Key Takeaway
Live by the principle of reciprocal justice.
Themes
morality
justice
neighborly love
spiritual accountability
Mood
inspirational
ethical
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- community service
- ethical decision‑making
- charitable acts
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Divine judgment
ethical reciprocity
Christian doctrine
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this principle affect daily interactions?
- Can we ensure fairness when people have different capacities?
A Different Perspective
Human judgment is imperfect; relying solely on divine justice may overlook systemic issues.
![“The commandment, 'Love thy neighbour as thyself', is the strongest defence against human aggressiveness and an excellent example of the unpsychological [expectations] of the cultural super-ego. The commandment is impossible to fulfil; such an enormous inflation of love can only lower its value…” quote by Sigmund Freud](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/73b/sigmund-freud-360_character_the-commandment-love-thy-neighbour-as-th_232906.jpg)
