1 John 3:16
By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Lord, Instruct me as I put my life in right order –
Hebrews 13:17
Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.
1 Corinthians 12:18
But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased
Matthew 10:39
He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it.
1 John 4:21
“And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.”
For over a week, John has reminded us again and again. We must love our brothers and sisters in Christ. This reminder, however, is the clincher. If we love God, then we must love his children and our brothers and sisters in Christ. Notice that the word isn't "should" or "will try" or "want to."
No, we must. The Bible is careful not to put many "must do" or "thou shalt" commands in Scripture. So God's point is clear. Love of each other is not optional, negotiable, or even something to be delayed. God sent Jesus to die for the sins of all of God's children. How can we not love those for whom Christ gave so much? As Paul will say to the Corinthians, "God's love compels us!" We MUST love.
Thought
"Christ is with those of humble mind, not with those who exalt themselves over his flock." - Clement of Rome
[Message No: 6625]
By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Lord, Instruct me as I put my life in right order –
Hebrews 13:17
Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.
1 Corinthians 12:18
But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased
Matthew 10:39
He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it.
1 John 4:21
“And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.”
For over a week, John has reminded us again and again. We must love our brothers and sisters in Christ. This reminder, however, is the clincher. If we love God, then we must love his children and our brothers and sisters in Christ. Notice that the word isn't "should" or "will try" or "want to."
No, we must. The Bible is careful not to put many "must do" or "thou shalt" commands in Scripture. So God's point is clear. Love of each other is not optional, negotiable, or even something to be delayed. God sent Jesus to die for the sins of all of God's children. How can we not love those for whom Christ gave so much? As Paul will say to the Corinthians, "God's love compels us!" We MUST love.
Thought
"Christ is with those of humble mind, not with those who exalt themselves over his flock." - Clement of Rome
[Message No: 6625]
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