By Linda Tancs

“Elementary, my dear Watson” is a phrase often attributed to Sherlock Holmes, the English detective created by the novelist Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Holmes supposedly says this to his companion Dr. Watson when explaining his reasoning in solving a crime.

God’s law is likewise elementary, as distilled by Jesus during His ministry (Matthew 22:36-40). He intended it to be simple. We complicate it through our own actions. What He had to say about how we should live our lives could be summed up in a few phrases: love others and give of yourself to them, especially the less fortunate (Galatians 6:2); be non-violent (Proverbs 3:31); be honest (Proverbs 12:22); be forgiving (Mark 11:25); and be humble (Luke 14:11).

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As part of FOOT FORWARD MINISTRIES, Go Forward in Faith represents faith-based meditations for personal and professional growth. Learn more at goforwardinfaith.com. Follow us on Twitter @moveonfaith and join the Facebook group @goforwardinfaith.

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Linda Tancs is an author, consultant and avid blogger on various subjects. She holds a Certificate in Theology and Ministry, with distinction, from Princeton Theological Seminary. This blog is intended to foster contemplation on the role of faith in personal and professional development. Interested readers are invited to join the Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/goforwardinfaith. Follow us on Twitter @moveonfaith.

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