The greatest commandment

The greatest commandment

“Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together.  
One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question:  
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 
Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’  
This is the first and greatest commandment.  
And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’  
All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” 
                                                                         Matthew 22:34-40.
Paul makes it clear what true love is like when he states,

“Love is patient, love is kind. 

It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.  

It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, 

it is not easily angered, 

it keeps no record of wrongs.

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.  

It always protects, 

always trusts,

 always hopes,

 always perseveres. 

Love never fails.” 

                                                                               1 Corinthians 13:4-8a
True Christians believe the above. True churches are all inclusive. They reach out to all members of society irrespective of their lifestyle, colour race or creed.
Jesus came to this earth for everyone.
Years ago one of my pastors outside of our church put this sign up.
“This church for Sinners Only. All are welcome.” 
The Pharisees asked Jesus disciples,
“Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and ‘sinners’?” 
On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.  
But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” 
                 Matthew 9:11-13.
There are sadly many church congregations out there that will never reach a lot of the lost simply because they are not inclusive. They cater to the saved or those who think the same as they do. This should not be so.
A true Christian will sit down and talk to anyone who will engage in an open and honest dialogue with them.
The mark of a true Christian is one who

" ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’  

This is the first and greatest commandment.  

And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

On this can rest the eternal resting place of the people we as Christians meet.
Think about it.