love God love people part 2

One of the scribes approached.  When he heard them debating and saw that Jesus answered them well, he asked Him, "Which command is the most important of all?"  This is the most important,"  Jesus answered:  Listen, Israel! The Lord our God, the Lord is One.  Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.  "The second is:  Love your neighbor as yourself.  There is no other command greater than these."  Mark 12:28-31

Friends, I read a quote recently by Phil Robertson talking about problems with our society.  In a nutshell he stated that it is a common misconception in current times that if you disagree with someone, you hate them.  I've thought long and hard about that.  Do I hate those that I disagree with?  When I disagree with them do I push them out of my life so far that I dont have to deal with them?

You see friends, brother Phil is wise beyond his years.  In my recent circumstances, some have been pushed out because I dont agree with them.  Several have pushed me out because they dont agree with me.  I dont hate them.  I may, in my anger say or think I do.  But, i dont.  I love them.  The conflict is all about difference of opinion.  The bible says to "love your neighbor as yourself."   What it doesnt say is to leave each other behind.

Friends, even if you disagree with with your brother or sister, stand beside them.  They need you...