The Great Commandment

The Great Commandment, as found in the Bible (Matthew 22:37-40), emphasizes the fundamental principles of love. It teaches that the most important rules are to love God wholeheartedly and sincerely, and to love your neighbor as yourself. This means putting others’ needs and well-being alongside your own, guided by genuine compassion and respect. Essentially, it summarizes the core ethical approach for living a meaningful and moral life—centering relationships on love, kindness, and mutual care, which fulfill the essence of spiritual and community harmony.