12/JESUS
12/1 RESPECT LIFE
CARE FOR OUR BODY. In the first book of Genesis, there is the
creation story of man. "God created human beings, making them to be like
himself. He created them male and female and blessed them." God has given
us the precious gift of life and it is our responsibility to take good care of
it. We do this by eating properly, sleeping adequately, and doing a basic
amount of exercise.
CARE FOR OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE. During the Last Supper, Jesus
told his disciples "I am going to prepare a place for you so that where I
am you may be." Jesus is speaking of going to heaven and eventually
bringing his friends with him. This is our goal in life to live forever with
Jesus in heaven. We prepare for this by caring for our spiritual life. This is
done by loving God, our neighbor, and ourselves. We avoid doing anything that
displeases God.
CARE FOR OUR NEIGHBOR. A paralyzed man was brought to Jesus.
Jesus forgave him his sins and cured him so he was able to walk. Jesus helped
his physical body and his spiritual soul. We must help others by caring for
others' body and soul. We do this by helping to provide the basic needs of life
for others according to our ability. We help by encouraging others to know and
stay close to God. We help by praying for them and by our example of living as
a disciple of Jesus.
The fifth commandment, “You shall not kill.”
