"And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength."
Mark 12:30
According to the Bible Knowledge Background Commentary, the definition of this verse goes as follows:
heart - the seat of spiritual life and the inner being; among other things
soul -life itself, which often involves feelings, emotions and desires. It overlaps with the heart.
mind - understanding and intelligence
strength - refers to one's ability or to one's capacity or power to act.
That brings it up a whole new level for me. It challenges me to study and memorize more. It challenges me to keep my quiet time with the highest priority. It reminds me to get involved and press forward. It is all for Him. It is what really matters.
