I’ve been so anxious how to repay the amount I borrowed from a certain individual. And as I kept on thinking how I will overcome this trap, there is one thing I am neglecting. Aware of my obligation to repay the credit, but I have no idea that there is still one that I owe constantly. Though I’m trying to follow the law of the land, I maybe am overlooking the decree of the Lord. Paul says; Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love another, for who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law (Ro. 13:8). It is apparent that any debt must be paid up to the last account. It is also right to think that every time we forget to love our neighbor, there is still more to catch up the next time around.
Jesus regarded “loving our neighbor” as the second greatest commandment (Mark 12:30-31), while Paul compares it to a debt to remind us that we need to repay. Jesus gave the law while Paul explains the law. They have a common hope that we fulfill the law in our lifetime. It accomplishes God’s purpose for us-become a loving person like God who lavishly showed his love for us through his One and Only Son, Jesus Christ and paid the debt of our sins so we can be free from its bondage.
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