Saturday, July 22 The foreigner who resides with you should become to you like a native among you; and you must love him as yourself.​—Lev. 19:34.

[Áine]

Saturday, July 22

The foreigner who resides with you should become to you like a native among you; and you must love him as yourself.—Lev. 19:34.

 

When Jehovah commanded the Israelites to love their fellow man, he did not mean that they should show love only to those of the same race or nationality. They were also told to love the foreigners in their midst. That is the clear message found at Leviticus 19:33, 34. The foreigner was to be treated “like a native,” and the Israelites were to “love him” as themselves. For example, the Israelites were to permit both the foreign residents and the poor to benefit from the gleaning arrangement. (Lev. 19:9, 10) The principle about loving foreigners applies to Christians today. (Luke 10:30-37) How so? There are millions of immigrants, and likely some live near you. It is important for us to treat these men, women, and children with dignity and respect. w21.12 12 ¶16

 

[Wayne]

We must first love God (De 6:5), AND THEN "must share it" to make love complete. (Ro 13:8)