Are You Doing Enough? -Matthew 22
Read Matthew 22:34-40
Today’s Truth
In Matthew 22, Jesus reminds the religious elite (and all those listening) to make the main thing the main thing. If we’ll focus on loving God and loving our neighbors, it will result in us fulfilling God’s commands.
We don’t have to end world hunger in an afternoon or heal every broken heart in a day. Instead, Jesus says the most important thing we can do is love Him and love others. That’s our charge.
Discussion Questions
- Why do you think Jesus put the emphasis on loving God and others instead of following all the laws?
- Is there a big need you feel overwhelmed by? Explain.
- What is one thing you could do to meet that need today?
Application
When we are loving God with our heart, soul, and mind, we are more in tune with His Spirit in us. The Holy Spirit is a helper and a guide. We can trust the Holy Spirit to show us opportunities to love people one at a time.
That’s how we make a difference — not by running down a list or striving to hold everything together. We change the world by loving God and showing visible love where He tells us to.
