"Sin is separation from God.  God expects us to love our neighbors as ourselves.   But we can do this and still be separated  from God.  We can treat our neighbor's better than anyone else in the world ---we can be great company, but misery loves company.  At least that's what some say.  I say we must follow the other commandment which goes with that ---the one mentioned first.  We must love God with  all our heart, soul, and mind.  And that means we must not only attempt  to do what He says ---we must also desire to follow His ways."