What are Jesus' two great commandments?

What are Jesus' two great commandments?

• A. Love God above all and love your neighbor as yourself
• B. Keep the Sabbath and honor your parents
• C. Do not steal and do not lie
• D. Pray daily and fast weekly

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is what guides Jesus’ expectations for how we live: love. He names two relationships to focus on. First, love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength—put God first in everything, want what God wants, and live in a way that honors God. Second, love your neighbor as yourself—care for others, be kind, fair, and willing to help, just as you would want someone to treat you. These two commands together show the purpose of following God: a loving relationship with God that naturally leads to loving and serving others. Everything else—like keeping the Sabbath, honoring parents, not stealing, or not lying, and practices like praying or fasting—fits into living out these two loves. They’re important, but they express and reflect love for God and love for people rather than standing alone as separate duties.

The main idea being tested is what guides Jesus’ expectations for how we live: love. He names two relationships to focus on. First, love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength—put God first in everything, want what God wants, and live in a way that honors God. Second, love your neighbor as yourself—care for others, be kind, fair, and willing to help, just as you would want someone to treat you. These two commands together show the purpose of following God: a loving relationship with God that naturally leads to loving and serving others.

Everything else—like keeping the Sabbath, honoring parents, not stealing, or not lying, and practices like praying or fasting—fits into living out these two loves. They’re important, but they express and reflect love for God and love for people rather than standing alone as separate duties.