(97) Eye of the heart.

When Christ is in your heart,
you love not only the one your eyes see,
But also the one who sees you.

References:

  • Jesus replied, «The first is this: ‘Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.» (Mark 12:29-31)

  • But this is the covenant I will establish with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my laws in their minds and I will write them upon their hearts. I will be their God, and they shall be my people. (Heb 8:10)

  • Christ ransomed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written, «Cursed be everyone who hangs on a tree,» that the blessing of Abraham might be extended to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. (Gal 3:13-14)

  • For through faith you are all children of God in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free person, there is not male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s descendant, heirs according to the promise. (Gal 3:26-29)

  • Give your servant, therefore, an understanding heart to judge your people and to distinguish right from wrong. For who is able to govern this vast people of yours?» The LORD was pleased that Solomon made this request. (1 Kin 3:9-10)

  • “Seek My face,” my heart said to You, “Your face, O Lord, I shall seek.” (Ps 27:8)

  • However, if you fulfill the royal law according to the scripture, «You shall love your neighbor as yourself,» you are doing well. (James 2:8)

  • For the whole law is fulfilled in one statement, namely, «You shall love your neighbor as yourself.» (Gal 5:14)

  • The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. (Ps 18:9)

  • The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. (Prov 15:3)

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