Lesson 467: Romans 13:10
The Blueprint — The Verse
Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
Memorization Practice
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The Context — The History
addresses Christian life under governing authorities in the Roman Empire. PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More also taught love as the fulfillment of Torah in community relationships.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More commanded submission to authorities as instituted by God and payment of taxes and honor. He then summarized commandments about neighbors: love does no harm, therefore love fulfills the law.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other commandments there are, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
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Do this, knowing the time, that it is already time for you to awaken out of sleep, for salvation is now nearer to us than when we first believed.
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Discussion
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How does loving your neighbor fulfill God's moral law?
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What does 'do no harm' require in speech and action?
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Where is love a better guide than rule-keeping alone?