of love that result in doing noble works.24 Jesus’ summary of the law, that is, the royal law (James 2:8), “Love your neighbor as yourself,” often is abbreviated to “Love yourself.” But this royal law extends beyond the neighbor to God himself Deeds done in love for the neighbor honor God the Father. Therefore, keeping and fulfilling the second part of the summary, “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Matt. 22:39), actually constitute keeping and fulfilling the first part of the summary, “Love the