Mat 22:40 | MHM | STEP | v. 40 : Jesus concluded by saying, On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets . This means that all of God’s laws and teachings are based on these two principles: love for God and love for others. If we truly live out these commandments, we fulfill the purpose of the entire law. Love is the foundation of Christian life—it is the root of all good works and the heart of God’s will for his people (Romans 13:10; 1 Timothy 1:5 ).

‏ Matthew 22:40

v. 40: Jesus concluded by saying, On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. This means that all of God’s laws and teachings are based on these two principles: love for God and love for others. If we truly live out these commandments, we fulfill the purpose of the entire law. Love is the foundation of Christian life—it is the root of all good works and the heart of God’s will for his people (Romans 13:10; 1 Timothy 1:5 ^a).