Law of Love

Romans 13:8-10Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. 9 For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” []“You shall not bear false witness,” “You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 10 Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous. By the grace of God alone we are able tokeep love's law! Love, sometimes sweet as chocolate-hearts... But more often, a blood and tear stained cross... The law of loveAmends the wrongBefriends the poorAnd suffers longIt bears all thingsDefends the truthRebukes the sinWith kind reproof It cautions thoughtSoon turned to deedAnd weighs quick wantWith humble needIt tests the root‘ere seeds are sownFor by the fruitThe tree is known It does not boastIt is not proudA gentle hostNot vain or loudIt does not startFeuds and debatesBut, with meek heartIt prays and waits ...and does not seekWhat crowds applaudBut helps the weakAnd honors GodWhose law is loveWhose love will beThe living proofOf 'Christ in me' © Janet Martin Gal.2:20I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.