Romans 13:8-10
8 Owe 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.
8 Owe 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.
What must we absolutely give to each other? The same kind of love God gave us in Christ - unconditional and merciful actions and attitudes from our innermost being. This covers all of the commandments of God, from purity in relationships to responses and intents, with respect and care. Love is what we should give equally to ourselves and others without scale or measure. If we truly do all that helps our neighbor, we are obeying God’s law from the heart and not in pretense or with sour motives. But love that is concerned with the welfare of others is not mere overly sweet emotions, but speaks truth and corrects as well as encourages.
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