For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not bear false witness,” “You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

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Christians should be law-abiding citizens, obedient to the government under which they live, governing themselves in all their attitudes and relations of life by the principles of the Golden Rule, being considerate of others.

We ought to establish good relations with our fellow citizens, not just because of the law, but because Christian love changes us within.

References:

Halley, Henry H. Halley’s Bible Handbook. ePub Format. Grand Rapids, Michigan: 2000.

MySword for Android. Riversoft Ministry, 2011-2019.

Olive Bible Software, 1998-2020.

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