A commandment from Jesus …

“Daft old woman” he cursed at the graveside, “squandering all that money on a stupid dog, instead of leaving it to her loved ones who could’ve used it.”

He left quickly when the rain fell.

The dog stayed by her grave until weak with hunger, pining for his lost mistress.

What do people who cannot do anything for you mean to you?

If you could have the blessing of friendship and love of another without additional worldly reward, would it matter to you?

Loving without strings attached is an alien thing for some. Many can’t fathom the entanglement of relationship and fellowship without additional personal benefit. But that’s exactly what Jesus commands from us:

“So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other,” John 13:34.

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