What does Matthew 22:37 mean?

Matthew 22:37 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 22:37 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

35Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying,

36Master, which is the great commandment in the law?

37Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

38This is the first and great commandment.

39And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

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