Oxford Languages defines "neighbor" as "a person living near or next door to the speaker or person referred to" and "(of a place or thing) be situated next to or very near (another)." We often think of this person as someone outside of our home, but the truth is that it is our very own domestic family that is our closest neighbor. Our spouse and children are our neighbors too. Do we follow the second greatest Commandment with them? Do we love them as we love ourselves? Do we treat them with neighborly affection and kindness or do they get the worst of us only? Do we save our best for others or do we also give it to them? 

Years ago, when I first read the book "Triggers" by Amber Lia and Wendy Speake, I was convicted of this very thing. Here's my story of how God made a beautiful change in my heart through this realization. 

Scriptures in this Episode:

1 John 4:11, 20-21

Leviticus 19:18

Mark 12:31

Matthew 22:39

Galatians 5:14

Romans 13:10

Matthew 7:12

1 John 4:18

1 Corinthians 13:1-3