Love Begins with God: Love is not just an emotion but a divine command and covenant that originates from God. We are called to love because God first loved us, and this love forms the foundation of our relationship with Him and with others.
The Greatest Commandment: The command to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength is central to our faith. This total devotion to God naturally extends to loving our neighbors as ourselves, making these two commandments inseparable.
The Power of Self-Love and Neighborly Love: Recognizing our own worth as beloved children of God empowers us to love others. True love for our neighbors requires that we first understand and embrace our own value in God’s eyes, which enables us to love fully and selflessly.
