Matthew 22:34-46
In the beginning of this passage we find our Lord replying to the question of a certain lawyer, who asked him which was “the great commandment of the Law.” The question was asked in no friendly spirit, but we have reason to be thankful that it was asked at all. It drew from our Lord an answer full of precious instruction. Thus we see how good may come out of evil.
Let us mark what an admirable summary these verses contain of our duty towards God and our neighbour. Jesus says, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind.” He says again, “thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself;” and He adds, “On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”