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The second of our Lord's two great commandments carries a double charge: 'Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself' (Matt. 22:39). Therefore, love of companion is governed, in part, by esteem of self.

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Russell M. Nelson
Age: 100
Born: 1924
Born: September 9
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