Romans 2:17

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁷ Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and boast in God;

First of all, I'm not a Jew. But after 2000 years of Christendom, I think this verse applies just as well to a Christian "resting on" (fill in the blank) rather than loving God above all else. Anytime we focus on ourselves, our works, our efforts, our heritage, rather than on Christ and His love for us, we are acting like the Jews criticized by Paul for relying on the Law. We need to remember that the greatest commandment is NOT to attend our church every week or to work in a soup kitchen. The greatest commandment, according to Christ Himself, is to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul and mind (Matt. 22:37).