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
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 are aware of the Christian stand against sexual immorality and pornography and same-sex marriage and abortion, etc. These are all battle-worthy. We win some and we lose some, but at least we're fighting. I will stand and beat the drum in a call to battle, I will fight, I will fund Godly endeavors that line up with the Word of God.
The world is well aware of what we as Christians are against. The point we may be missing is do they know what we are for? King James reads this way; By this ALL WILL KNOW that you are My disciples, if you HAVE LOVE FOR one another (emphasis mine). 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 / shown love FOR them or because of what I stand against?
Prayer:
Father,
Our hearts cry out to be free from distrust. Teach us to love You as You desire to be loved and teach us to love each other with a holy love like You do. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
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