And this first command defines the meaning of the second — the attitude which I take toward my
neighbor is determined
by the attitude which I take before God; as obedient to God, setting aside my selfish will, renouncing my own claims, I stand before my
neighbor, prepared for
sacrifice for my
neighbor as for God.
But that faith makes him behave in ways that are popular for the most part: helping
neighbors, contributing to his community, standing
by his word, making
sacrifices for his beliefs.