The Heidelberg Catechism

Heidelberg Catechism Lords Day 2 – 4. Q. WHAT DOES GOD’S LAW REQUIRE OF US?

A. Christ teaches us this in summary in Matthew 22– You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart , and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.1* This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.2 On these two commandments depend all the law and the prophets.

Biblical References:

1 Deut. 6:5

2 Lev. 19:18 *Earlier and better manuscripts of Matthew 22 omit the words, “and with all your strength.” They are found in Mark 12:30.