Is it true that "All you need is love"? So says the 1967 song by John Lennon that was a number one hit for The Beatles. It was a simple song with a simple message designed to promote the idea of love as a uniting power. But is it really true? While I'm not a fan of the Beatles I have to agree with the sentiment because of what Jesus said in Matthew 22:37-38.

After recounting the giving of the Ten Commandments Moses launched into a beautiful sermon on the importance of obeying Jehovah. Building on the need for a healthy spiritual heart he continued by confirming that connection to God is inseparable from obedience (Deuteronomy 6:1-3). Then he reminded them of the unity of Deity, and followed it with the explanation that they need to love God with our whole heart, soul, and strength (Deuteronomy 6:4-5).

But it didn't stop there, like the Beatles' song the message was quite repetitive. Moses continued urging them to keep God's commandments on their hearts and impress them on their children by talking about them when they were sitting, walking, lying down, and getting up. They were to bind them to their bodies and homes in order to be constantly aware of God's word (Deuteronomy 6:6ff)..

You have the same need today. Will you love God with all your heart?