Tom,

"Love is the fulfilling of the law" ( Rom 13:10 ), and the fulfilling of the law is the sure test of love. "The commandment is this," namely, love, in which all God's other commandments are summed up.

As love and truth go hand in hand ( 2Jo 1:3, 4 ), John also writes that its needful to give warning against teachers of untruth. For--giving the reason why he dwelt on truth and on love, which manifests itself in keeping God's commandments ( 2Jo 1:6 ).


Wes

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. - Isaac Watts