34 Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. 35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
- Matthew 22:34-40
Know the route and the rules of the road - Jesus first.
37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’
- Matthew 22:37
Make room for yourself.
39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
- Matthew 22:39
Make room for others.
Stay full.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
- Philippians 4:8-9
Leave room for disruptions.
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
- Ephesians 4:1-3
Follow Jesus’ lead.
52 And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and people.
- Luke 2:52