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Neighbourly Love
Onestudy revealed that to be successful in any job, relational skills are far more important than knowledge. Research found that only 15% of a person’s success is determined by job knowledge and technical skills. But 85%is determined by an individual’s attitude and ability to relate to other people.
each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (Ephesians 4:32). In fact, it tells us to love our “neighbour” as we love ourselves (Matthew 22:39). And a neighbour is not only someone who lives near us or works next to us, but anyone we come into contact with—especially those in need.
So having an attitude of love, care and concern for others is a basic spiritual principle. It is also the most important guideline for friendly and happy relationships. It is even the golden key to job satisfaction!
Scripture commands us to “be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving
Our purpose for modelling a Christ-like spirit of neighbourly love, though, is that we want to obey God, not just to achieve success at work. After all, our main job as believers is to live out the loving character of our Lord. —Vernon
Grounds
Who measures how we’ve done in life And judges our success? Our God, who gives rewards to those Who live in righteousness. —Branon
Those who love God will love their neighbours.