April 15 is usually the day when taxes are due, but because of a holiday, tax day has been pushed back to today. Even with the extra few days, I imagine that there are thousands of people scrambling to get their taxes paid today. At least I hope my wife and I aren’t the only ones!

The Bible says that we should pay the taxes that we owe our government. Romans 13:7 says, “Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes…”

The next verse talks about a different kind of debt. “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.” (Romans 13:8).

The debt to love our neighbor is on-going. We will never pay off that debt because there will always be people who need our help.

One of the best ways to fulfill your obligation to love people is to be involved in your local church. There you can develop close, loving relationships with people who will be your friends for the rest of your life. In the local church you can also be involved in ministries that help people in your community who need to see the love of God expressed through his people. Through the mission work supported by your congregation, you can help spread the love of God all over the world.

Find a way to love somebody today.