Shema "LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR" Luke 10:25-37 The Upward Command—To Love God - Heart / Soul / Mind / Strength - All that we are Simon Kistemaker in his book on the parables said this about the intent of Jesus’ teaching: “it is an indictment against anyone who has raised protective barriers in order to live a sheltered life.” (p. 147) The Outward Command—To Love Others - The Why of Loving Others - We are to be like Jesus John 13:34 Bob Roberts, Jr - (Tweet 11-11-22) “What people globally have against our religion & church is the disconnect between who they understand Jesus to be and what they see us to be; not much correlation or credibility.” - The Apostle John in his first letter really pushed this—we can’t say we love God if we don’t love others. 1 John 3:18 1 John 4:20 - The Who of Loving Others We are to love like Jesus Matthew 5:43-48 - The How of Loving Others We are to live like Jesus Romans 5:8 - Go and Do Next Step: - Ask God to remove any protective barriers that keep us from loving others the same way God loves us.