BROTHERHOOD, FRIENDSHIP, LOVE

The article explores the difference between the "old" commandment to love one's neighbor and Jesus' "new commandment" to love others as He loved. It highlights that the new commandment calls for a deeper, self-sacrificial love that goes beyond personal ideals and interests. Jesus emphasized friendship with His disciples, valuing shared convictions and mutual understanding as the foundation of true companionship. The article concludes by questioning whether one can be a true friend of Jesus without fully embracing His teachings.