
There’s something timeless and profoundly stirring about “You Don’t Love God If You Don’t Love Your Neighbor.” This song is more than just a melody—it’s a moral compass set to music, gently guiding listeners to reflect on the essence of love, faith, and humanity. It calls us to look beyond ourselves and truly see the people around us, not as strangers or obstacles, but as reflections of God’s love.
With its roots in gospel and country traditions, the song combines a heartfelt message with a simple yet powerful tune. It reminds us that the truest measure of our faith isn’t found in rituals or words, but in how we treat the people we encounter every day. The lyrics are a sermon wrapped in a melody, a reminder that love for God and love for others are inseparable.
When you listen to it, there’s no escaping the conviction it brings—an invitation to consider our actions, mend broken relationships, and live with greater kindness and compassion. The beauty of the song lies in its universality; no matter your background or beliefs, its message resonates deeply. It’s the kind of song that stays with you long after the last note fades, whispering its truth in quiet moments.
Whether heard in a small church gathering or a family living room, “You Don’t Love God If You Don’t Love Your Neighbor” serves as a gentle nudge to examine the way we live, challenging us to align our actions with our beliefs. It’s a hymn of connection, a call to unity, and a celebration of the divine in each of us
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Lyrics
There are many people, who will say they’re Christians
And they live like Christians on the Sabbath day
But come Monday morning, till the coming Sunday
They will fight their neighbor all along the way
Oh you don’t love God
If you don’t love your neighbor
If you gossip about him, if you never have mercy
If he gets into trouble, and you don’t try to help him
Then you don’t love your neighbor
And you don’t love God
In the holy Bible, in the book of Matthew
Read the 18th chapter in the 21st verse
Jesus plainly tells us that we must have mercy
There’s a special warning in the 35th verse
Oh you don’t love God
If you don’t love your neighbor
If you gossip about him, if you never have mercy
If he gets into trouble, and you don’t try to help him
Then you don’t love your neighbor
And you don’t love God
There’s a God Almighty, and you’ve got to love him
If you want salvation and a home on high
If you say you love him while you hate your neighbor
Then you don’t have religion, you just told a lie
Oh you don’t love God
If you don’t love your neighbor
If you gossip about him, if you never have mercy
If he gets into trouble, and you don’t try to help him
Then you don’t love your neighbor
And you don’t love God
Oh you don’t love God
If you don’t love your neighbor
If you gossip about him, if you never have mercy
If he gets into trouble, and you don’t try to help him
Then you don’t love your neighbor
And you don’t love god
Then you don’t love your neighbor
And you don’t love god