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Love In The Community Rachel Loynes Receptionist & Administrator
During Jesus’ time on Earth he was asked a question by one of the men considered to be an expert in Biblical laws, a pharisee, and it is recorded in Matthew 22:36-40;
live in the streets and houses around us, those who shop in the same shops or eat and drink in the same pubs and cafes. These are our neighbours and they are everywhere.
“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.” - (NIV)
Love your neighbour
Have you ever wondered how you could reach your neighbours with the love of Christ? Can you make an impact in the world around you? There are many problems in the world that we cannot solve. We may give to charity, pray or maybe even to work for one of the many organisations making a difference.
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There is also a world at our own fingertips; those who
We may not be able to immediately give them the gospel, but we can start by building relationships. If we are able, maybe we can join a club in our area, a choir, a reading group, or even a gym! Perhaps even talking to the one who always comes to the café at the same time as you, but sits there alone? These are places we have been called to impact, showing the love of God through relationship. Jesus modelled this by meeting people where they were. He walked along the seashore and called some men to Himself. These men would have been tough and strong as
