Former Senator Dr. Jovito Salonga spoke about an “11th commandment” at the launching of the University Christian Life Emphasis Week recently at the Silliman University Church , Dumagute City , a press release from the school said.

Salonga introduced his message on the 11th commandment with a story about a boy who justified to a pastor that there is an additional one to what is known as the 10 Commandments of God.

He said the 11th commandment was given when Jesus and his disciples were gathering to observe the Passover where Jesus washed the feet of his disciplines, and had the Last Supper. This was when Judas left the room afterwards to betray Jesus, the press release said.

Salonga said that regardless of economic standing and cultural differences, the 11th commandment requires us to “love one another”.

After the morning service, Salonga launched his book “Not by Power or Wealth Alone,” the press release also said.

The title of his book is from Deuteronomy 8:3 and from a statement of Jesus Christ, as found in Mathew 4:4: “Man does not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.”

A gathering was hosted by Silliman President Ben Malayang III after the launching attended faculty members of the College of Law, the press release added.*

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