Author: Phil Morrison, from the Servants of the Word, an international, ecumenical brotherhood of men living single for the Lord.
In his first letter, John writes, “If anyone says, ‘I love God,’ and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen.” (1 John 4:20)
Jesus summarized the law in two great commandments. The first is “love God with all your heart, mind, body and soul.” The second is “love others as you love yourself”. These two commandments are inseparable. This is highlighted in today’s verse. We can’t choose to love God, the one who gave everything for us when we were still far from him, and then be selective about who we choose to love.
Loving God requires us to love others. Christ loved us while we were his enemies. In the same way, as we follow God with our lives, as we aim to give all our lives to him, we too must love those that the Lord gives us; family, friends, neighbours, work colleges and even enemies.
Ask yourself this question: In what way can I demonstrate love to a brother or sister today?
Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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