So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.
John 13:34-35 NLT
The King James Bible states today's Scripture like this; By this ALL WILL KNOW that you are My disciples, if you have love FOR one another (emphasis mine).
The world is well aware of what we as Christians are against. My question is this. Do they know what we are FOR?
There are some great organizations that have been founded in order to give Christians a voice - in the world, in politics, in the workplace. Most people are aware of the Christian stand against abortion and sexual immorality and pornography and same-sex marriage, etc. These are all battle-worthy and we will stay in the battle, but are we also ready to love?
The question in my mind today is not whether those around me know I am a Christian, but rather HOW do they know? What reasons would THEY give for telling someone they know I am a Christian. Is it because I have love FOR or because of what I stand against?
Prayer:
Father,
Our hearts cry out to be free from distrust. Teach us to love each other with a holy love like You do and teach us to love You as You desire to be loved. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
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