By Chika Obi

Rev. Dr. Chimezie Ogidi has urged christians to make love for their neighbours a guiding principle in their daily lives, describing it as the royal law that reflects God’s will for believers.

Ogidi gave the admonition during the Mid-Week Communion Service held on Nov. 11, at Calvary Chapel, Bishops Court, Onitsha, where he delivered a homily titled “The Royal Law,” drawing from James 2:8.

He explained that the royal law, which commands believers to love their neighbours as themselves, is rooted in the word of God and should guide their relationships, decisions and conduct.

According to him, the law transcends government legislation and cultural practices, as it represents a divine instruction that every christian is expected to uphold.

The cleric emphasised that the Word of God should serve as the compass for daily living, noting that obedience to scripture is a demonstration of commitment to God’s will.

He urged christians to allow the teachings of the bible to shape their attitudes and interactions with others, stressing that living by the royal law requires putting God’s word into practice.

Ogidi also prayed that God’s word would take root in the hearts of believers and bear good fruits in their lives.

He further sought God’s grace upon christians to excel in their various endeavours through Jesus Christ.