Alton, in response to your statement "theres something to just staying focused on that ("Love one another") and not being distracted by well, more esoteric things which seem to be more about legalism anyway," what do you believe about the following? Aren't these five things equally as important? I'm sure you'll agree that they are. I would add your verse anywhere in the list.

Five Christian Absolutes

1. Jesus is the Christ, only begotten Son of the living of God
2. Salvation only through His blood
3. Was crucified and died for the remision of our sins
4. Rose from the dead on the third day
5. Will return for His Church to live with Him forever

*The rest is up to individual interpretation.