1st John 2:7. “Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning.”
OLD COMMANDMENT. Right from God many generations ago the old command was plainly stated – Not a negative approach to what God desired. But others and their blessing were where God in love concentrated – That same commandment is the one I am by God’s love inspired.
All the heart doesn’t leave much doubt that emotion plays a part In keeping the old commandment, He wants for me to keep. Loving God with all the soul is genuine right from the start – The soul is where such love is found – that old command we seek.
The mind and soul are much alike – love is a natural reaction. When what I think and do begins right in the heart. The old commandment obeyed brings to God a great deal of satisfaction – Loving the Lord involves all of me, not just a little part.
The old commandment also includes loving my neighbor as myself When he has needs that I know I can meet. It is important that I do what I can to give to him some help – The old commandment is not just words but loving with my feet.
“Some things never change, O God, and I know, forever O Lord, they are still in place. May I never overlook the old commandment by the help of God. I ask in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”