What does it truly mean for a community to be made in the image of God? Beyond individual reflections, Jesus' teachings challenge us to embrace the greatest commandment: to love God and others. Explore how our relationships mirror God's design and why thriving, grace-filled communities are essential for reflecting His image. Dive into this insightful exploration and see how Jesus' profound simplification of the Law calls us to live in harmony with one another.

In life, we are constantly trying to achieve peace with God by becoming holy. However, we must understand that holiness does not mean perfection, and we will always fall short of this standard. Nevertheless, if we keep striving towards Jesus and allow the Holy Spirit to empower us, we can continue following the path of peace that Paul has shown us, and eventually discover wholeness or our Shalom.

When you hear the term "holy living," what comes to mind? For some, it may trigger negative associations with Christianity, community, or even Jesus. This is primarily due to how the church community has taken the concept of holy living and transformed it into something that resembles what the Jewish followers of God focused on in the Old Testament. This is the opposite of what Jesus spoke about when he was physically present as the embodiment of God on earth.

A community can be messy sometimes, but forgiveness is crucial for success. As Jesus taught us, loving God and others is the ultimate mandate. However, Paul's letter to the Philippi community offers specific guidelines for how a community of holiness should operate. Remembering these parameters as we strive for unity and growth together is essential for the community to be a reflection of the Kingdom.