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Mention the Ten Commandments and peoples minds might turn to things one cannot do, to sins, retribution in fire and brimstone. They are in a sense, prohibitive. But as this passage of John illustrates, loving ones brothers and sisters is like an eleventh commandment. What’s more, it’s imperative, for if we are truly able of love one another as our Father does us, then many of our other commandments become void or even unthinkable. Love others and one would not need to covet, steal, or murder. Love others and one would always honor thy mother and father, and bear not false witness to any of thy neighbors.