Being saved or going to heaven is far more than just obeying the rules or staying out of trouble. We are assured that Christ walks with us as we walk with him. If we die with him, we will rise with him; and if we endure with him; we will reign with him. Even if we are not faithful, Jesus is - he cannot deny himself, and we are part of him. Our life must be one of love and service, just as his life was. In many small ways, and sometimes big ones, we too must take up our cross and follow him. Our faith journey is a partnership with Jesus.

The great commandment that Jesus gave the earnest scribe is the compass by which we guide our life. Love God with everything that is in you, and love your neighbour as if he or she were part of yourself. If we do that, even if we have made many mistakes, we will live. This in fact is the only real law that Jesus gave us - all of the other laws are merely expressions of this one fundamental principle by which the universe is ruled. Love powers the planets and stars and all that is in our universe, and so it must power our hearts, minds, and souls. When we shut out love, we have shut out God. This great commandment should be part of our daily meditation and reflection.