The Law of Life

The two commandments of Christ
the law for eternal life
simple and straightforward
seemingly loud and clear

The words starkly written
without sinew or blood
like the dry bones in the desert
Christ giving them life

The rest of the story
in how we must walk on the earth
a friend to each stranger
to anyone in need

Love leads to life
that is the message
the commandments mean nothing
unless we live them out in life.


July 12, 2010
Luke 10:25-28
Matthew 22:36
Mark 12:28
Luke 10:29-37
Luke 10:25-37
Romans 13:9
Galatians 5:14
and
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Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 5, 2010 to July 11, 2010,
“Are We as Faithful as We Think?”
by Dee Dee Azhikakath
for July 10, 2010,
read July 12, 2010


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