At the core of all biblical morality is a posture which can and should define our lives. First, we love God with everything we have. Second, we love others as we love ourselves. As familiar as this sentiment is to those who grew up in the Church, the implications of this core posture remain staggering if we think about them deeply enough. Choosing to live each day completely surrendered to God’s desires for our lives while simultaneously choosing to demonstrate self-giving love towards others? This is no easy task. And yet this is the invitation from God’s Spirit which can transform us into the likeness of Christ if we let it.
