Love Does No Wrong To A Neighbor

 Christian conduct touches on every area of life. It should affect all we say and do at home, at work, in the community, or when we are completely alone. In Roman 13, Paul gives some important instruction on Christian conduct in two areas - the way we behave towards the government and how we should conduct ourselves towards our neighbor.
 Paul makes it crystal clear that, "Love Does No Wrong To A Neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilment of the law."  We are commanded to do no evil towards the people we meet in everyday life and to love them in practical ways. Loving the people that cross our path experientially, day by day, living a life of integrity and showing consideration towards others is the mark of a true believer who is walking in spirit, in truth, and in love.
 Both secular souls and those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ will often quote, "The Golden Rule" which is, "love your neighbor as yourself." It was first written in Leviticus by Moses and was quoted and expounded by the Lord Jesus, and this command is further referenced in the letter to the Romans. While the Mosaic Law was given to Israel, and Christ's ministry was to the Jews first, Paul calls on Christians to follow this Golden Rule as well, in doing so, we will live a life that is well-pleasing to the Lord, honors our Father in heaven, "and is the fulfilment of God's Law."
Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You that You are the source of life and the fountain-spring of love. Help us to carry out Your will for our lives, and may we love as Christ loves. We pray that we would do no wrong, in thoughts, words, or deeds, to our families, friends, or neighbors. And help us to show the love of Christ to all with whom we come in contact today. This we ask in Jesus' precious name and for His greater glory. AMEN.

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