Two Great Commandments

Awhile ago I was walking to my chapel to attend an Institute of Religion class. As I was hurrying down the street, I passed a man asking if anyone could spare some change. Being a poor college student, I usually feel this is something I can't do, but I always offer the snack I inevitably have with me. As is often the case, this man turned my granola bar down. While I was putting the granola bar back in my bag, he asked me "Is that a Bible you are carrying?" and I said "It is". He asked me if I would teach him something from the Bible. I said the first thing that came to my mind - that I believe we are supposed to love God and love our fellow man. In Matt 22:37-39 Jesus Christ taught this principle. I love this concept, and I think that everything in life boils down to whether or not we are love God and our fellow man. When I shared this, my new friend smiled and nodded. He said he knew that was true, and thanked me for sharing that message with him. I wished him a good day, and continued on my way to my class with a greater desire to reach out and lift and strengthen those around me in whatever small ways I can.