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As part of our worship on Wednesday evenings, we read one scripture passage, I share a brief reflection, and we discuss the implications for our contemporary lives. The following is what I shared with the group this week:
“Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbour, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law. For the commandments say, “You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not covet.” These—and other such commandments—are summed up in this one commandment: “Love your neighbour as yourself.” Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of God’s law.” Romans 13:8-10
The apostle Paul has a reputation for being difficult. And, honestly, in my opinion, he deserves it sometimes. But I have always appreciated this passage from Romans where Paul simply reminds us of what’s important, but does it in such a way that it is easy to remember in one word: Love.
I know it sounds trite, but it isn’t. It is as deep and fundamental as theology gets.
Do you want to fulfill the commandments? Love.
Do you want to be faithful, keep from hatred and murder, refrain from taking what isn’t yours, refrain from wanting what isn’t yours? Love.
Love isn’t always easy, or there would be a lot more of it. As we struggle to define what is or isn’t right-in our world, our families, our country- everything must be put to one test: does it demonstrate love? If the answer is yes, you can’t go wrong.
Paul says, “Stay out of debt. Oh, except you owe one thing, and you owe it to everyone.”
Love. It’s the only debt we owe.
Blessings, Kathi
PS Anyone is welcome to be part of our Wednesday services. We meet online and the Zoom link is below.
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