Ezekiel 37:1-4 / Matthew 22:34-40
When we say that good things come in pairs, it is not just a casual manner of speech, but it is actually a proverb that can be found in many cultures.
Good things coming in pairs can also be seen in the reality of life.
So we have a pair of eyes, a pair of ears, a pair of hands, a pair of legs, etc.
In the gospel, when Jesus was asked about the greatest commandment of the Law, He gave not one but two commandments.
Those two commandments of loving God and loving neighbour complement each other and it can be said that the greatest commandment comes in a pair of commandments.
When we love God and love neighbour, then our bodies will even respond accordingly.
With our pair of eyes, we will look with love.
With our pair of ears, we will listen with love
With our pair of hands, we will serve with love.
With our pair of legs, we will walk humbly with God and walk together with others.
When we love God and love neighbour, we will know how to live life on earth and to have eternal life in heaven.