A lawyer once asked Jesus what the greatest commandment was. Out of all he could have chosen, the Savior chose the two that centered on love. He said, "Thous shalt love the Lord they God with all they hear, and with all they soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. The second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." (Matthew 22:37-39)
Love allows people to do more than they though was possible. One such miracle is the ability to heal. It also gives us the opportunity to become like our Savior. In Gethsemane, Christ preformed the ultimate act of love. He atoned for our sins that we may be forgiven and therefore work towards becoming like Him. Christ forgives us of our sins, so we too must show that same act of love when others do wrong to us. We are all imperfect. We all desire to be shown love and respect, despite our faults.
When and adulterous women was brought before Jesus, he asked those who have not sinned to cast the first stone. No stones were thrown. Christ showed that love helps us accept others despite their short comings. Just as we are commanded to love others, we are also commanded to love ourselves. Love yourself despite your short comings. We tend to judge ourselves harshly. Be kind and allow the love of the Savior to heal your wounds as you also love and forgive yourself.
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