The scribe had asked Jesus which commandment was the most important. Jesus replied, "The first is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no greater commandment than these."

The scribe complimented Jesus and said, "You are right, Teacher." He even expounded on what Jesus said: "You shall love one's neighbor as oneself is much more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices."

After the scribe had responded to Jesus, Jesus said, "You are not far from the kingdom of God."

How far are we from the kingdom of God?