Duty
/DOO-tee/
Summary
Moral obligation to God and neighbor, summarized in loving God with all one's heart and loving one's neighbor as oneself.
☩Duty to God
The whole duty of man is to 'fear God, and keep his commandments.' Jesus identified the greatest commandment as loving God with all heart, soul, mind, and strength. This includes worship, obedience, trust, and thanksgiving. Whatever we do, we are to do it heartily, as unto the Lord.
Key verses:Ecclesiastes 12:13Mark 12:30Colossians 3:23Micah 6:8
☩Duty to Others
The second great commandment is to love one's neighbor as oneself. This includes specific duties: honoring parents, submitting to authorities, providing for one's household, and doing good to all. We are not to render evil for evil but overcome evil with good.
Key verses:Mark 12:31Ephesians 6:1-2Romans 13:71 Timothy 5:8Galatians 6:10
Related Verses35 mentions
See Also
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References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Duty," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. II (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Duty," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. II (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).