Okay, teens, let’s talk about the time Jesus basically flexed the mic drop of all mic drops. In Mark 12:28-34, some brainy scribe rolls up to Jesus with a big question: “Yo, what’s the number-one rule in this whole God game?” And Jesus? He doesn’t miss a beat. He hits them with the ultimate Catholic combo—two commandments that are straight fire and basically the cheat code to living right.
First up, Jesus goes, “Listen up, squad: There’s one God, and you’ve got to love Him with everything you’ve got—heart, soul, mind, strength, the whole deal.” It’s like, imagine God’s your VIP, and you’re all in—praying, vibing, thinking about Him 24/7. No half-stepping. This isn’t just a “say your prayers” thing; it’s a full-on love story with the Creator of the universe.
Then, He flips it with the second rule:
“Love your neighbor like you love yourself.”
Boom. That’s it. No complicated rituals, no endless rulebook—just treat the people around you like they’re as dope as you are. That annoying kid in class? That fam member who gets on your nerves? Yeah, them too. Jesus says that’s the move.
The scribe’s jaw drops. He’s like, “Teacher, you’re spitting facts. Loving God and loving people? That’s worth more than all the old-school sacrifices—like, way more than burning stuff on altars.” And Jesus, seeing this guy’s got the Holy Spirit on lock, hits him with, “Bro, you’re this close to the kingdom of God.” Cue the chills. After that, nobody dared step up with more questions. Jesus had the final word, and it was straight gospel gold.
For us Catholic teens, this is the real deal. The Mass, the rosary, the whole vibe—it all ties back to this: love God hardcore and love people like they’re family. It’s not just rules; it’s a lifestyle. And Jesus is out here saying if you get this, you’re basically knocking on heaven’s door. So, what’s stopping us from living it?
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