Modern LOVE...

Our society has become computer-happy!!! Even the very young among us have computer skills!!!  While this picture is probably NOT REALITY, yet it is also not far from the mark.  I know many people over the age of 65 who know NOTHING AT ALL ABOUT COMPUTERS AND HOW THEY WORK, so, although unlikely, this COULD HAPPEN!!!  But, are computer skills NECESSARY to please God?  And for that matter, what is really necessary?  Jesus was asked by the Scribes, this same question (although in a slightly different form) and here is HIS response...

Mark, Chapter 12

  28 One of the scribes came, and heard them questioning together. Knowing that he had answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the greatest of all?”

  29 Jesus answered, "“The greatest is, ‘Hear, Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one:  30 you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment.  31 The second is like this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”"

Imagine the impact of this statement!  To summarize all the law that was given to the Jews into just two of them.  For me, I can envision summarizing all of Christian responsibility into just one: LOVE God and do what you like!!!!  How can I say this?  Because if you really LOVE God, you will want to please him and be like him in EVERY way.  This includes loving everyone as God does!!!  Notice, I didn't say like everyone:hate the sin, but love the sinner.  Do right by everyone as God does and if they return it, fine, if not, then YOU have done the correct thing by your actions and are guiltless.  One last thing... remember the picture...?  Although this youngster may be frustrated with Grandma, he still cares enough to help!!! Nuff said!!!!