Love

Question 1

What is the basis of everything we do?

Answer 1

Love is the basis of everything we do. It is the summary of the law.

Question 2

How should we love God according to Jesus?

Answer 2

We should love God totally, with all our heart, soul, and mind.

Question 3

What two Old Testament laws did Jesus bring together?

Answer 3

1. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.” (Deuteronomy 6:5)
   
   2. “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” (Leviticus 19:18)

Question 4

What does true love for God and neighbor require?

Answer 4

True love requires action; we cannot love God or our neighbor without doing something for them.

Question 5

How should our faith influence our actions?

Answer 5

Our faith should move us to love and worship God, the source of all love.

Question 6

Why is praying for our enemies one of the deepest forms of love?

Answer 6

Because it shows that we genuinely want something good to happen to them.

Question 7

What does the Philippine Church support regarding love?

Answer 7

The Philippine Church supports Jesus’ command to love our neighbor, even at the cost of our lives.

Question 8

What is the true essence of Christianity?

Answer 8

Loving all people, even at great personal cost.

Question 9

How are baptized Christians empowered to live the New Commandment of Love?

Answer 9

Through acts of love, self-giving, prayer, and participation in liturgical celebrations.