Daily Wisdom: Galatians 5:14

Thursday, August 20, 2026

The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself."
— Galatians 5:14

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Illustration of Galatians 5:14 — The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself."

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