Commandment Quote by The Lockman Foundation
““when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered themselves together. 35One of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, 36“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” 37And 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.’ 38This is the great and foremost commandment.””
About This Quote
Source Bible: New Testament, Gospel of Mark 12:28-31
Jesus identifies love for God as the supreme command, encompassing heart, soul, and mind.
In simple terms: Love God fully is the top law.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize love for God.
Themes
faith
love
obedience
Mood
reverent
inspirational
Type
scriptural
teaching
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
theology
ethical hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does loving God with all being affect daily choices?
- What challenges arise in fully loving God?
