Worship Songs About Loving Your Neighbor
Jesus calls us to love our neighbors as ourselves, a command that resonates deeply within the Christian heart. This collection of worship songs explores the many facets of that love, inviting us to reflect on how we can better serve and uplift those around us through compassion, empathy, and action.
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1. Less Like Me
By Zach Williams
Why this song?
This song is a humble prayer for a heart that reflects Christ's love more fully. It encourages us to actively seek opportunities to show mercy and kindness, desiring to be "a little more like Jesus" in our daily interactions.
Popular on Spotify 2. Up There Down Here
By Zach Williams
Why this song?
"Up There Down Here" captures the longing to see God's kingdom manifest in our interactions with others. It's a prayer to "love our neighbors" with the same compassion and unity we anticipate in heaven. The song invites us to actively bridge the gap between earthly division and divine love.
Popular on Spotify 3. That's What We Need
By Anne Wilson
Why this song?
"That's What We Need" calls us to examine whether our faith extends beyond words into tangible acts of compassion. It reminds us that loving our neighbor means offering "shelter for the orphan, healing for the broken," a powerful testament to a living faith.
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4. Good Neighbor
By Evan Craft
Why this song?
"Good Neighbor" invites us to move beyond our differences and actively "make room at the table" for others. It's a hopeful reminder that demonstrating God's love means extending welcome and belonging to everyone.
5. Bigger Table
By Matt Maher
Why this song?
"Bigger Table" paints a vivid picture of radical hospitality, urging us to see Christ in everyone we encounter. The invitation to see our "enemy be my family" challenges us to actively expand our circles of love and acceptance. This song reminds us that God's love is inclusive, and our tables should be too.
6. Let Yourself Be Loved
By MercyMe
Why this song?
"Let Yourself Be Loved" tenderly reminds us that extending love to others begins with accepting it ourselves. The song highlights that until we've "tasted grace," we cannot fully share it, urging us to see ourselves through Jesus' loving eyes before we can truly love our neighbor.
7. Psalm 12
By The Corner Room
Why this song?
"Psalm 12" reminds us of God's active concern for the oppressed, inspiring us to show that same care to our neighbors. It challenges us to reject falsehood and duplicity, urging us to live with integrity in our interactions with all people. The song offers assurance that God "will guard us" as we stand for truth and justice.
Popular on Spotify 8. He Is Making All Things Right (Live)
By Bryan Fowler
Why this song?
This song links our love for neighbors to God's restorative work in the world. It connects Christ's selfless example to the call of "welcomes in the stranger," inspiring us to actively participate in His mission to bring wholeness and liberation. It reminds us that extending compassion isn't just a good deed, but part of God's plan.
9. Giving Season
By CeCe Winans
Why this song?
"Giving Season" gently widens our perspective on generosity, reminding us that loving our neighbor extends far beyond financial gifts. It invites us to see the potential in non-material offerings, like encouragement or a smile, understanding these acts of kindness hold significant value. The song urges us to embrace the spirit of giving freely.
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