The gospel of Mark focuses on the two commandments of God, that is: To love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with your all mind and with all your strength; and the other is: To love your neighbors as yourself. So how do we show our love for our neighbors? Do we discriminate other people because of their religion, background, culture, physical attributes, gender, age, etc.? Do we care for our neighbors or we just love ourselves? Do we treat doctors, lawyers, fellow workers, your boss and staff, unemployed, beggars equally? Do you see yourself as insensitive to the needs, feelings, and emotions of other people? What happiness does it bring if we just consider ourselves, protect ourselves or enrich ourselves at the expense of others? If we think only of ourselves, we detach ourselves from others and we become lonesome. Then, evil thoughts will come in which will in turn lead to a sinful life and in the end loose one’s life. What we need is the change of heart, to open our heart in loving others, to understand people’s lives, to sympathize and empathize with them. We should show our love for our neighbors by having the correct attitude towards those who are superior to us and those who are below us. If we treat others with love and respect, we will receive the same kind of treatment. Blessings and graces will abound into their lives who follow the commandments of God.
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