A New Commandment
“I give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you must also love one another. By this all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”
John 13:34-35 HCSB
Before Jesus law governed. Now love and grace came into play. What a difference! I imagine the struggle going on inside the listeners: "but, but! What about the law?" " How can you love your enemies?" "How can I love someone I am taking to court?"
Today we are told love must allow the obscene. A total opposite again! We must take the counsel of all scripture before making a judgement. Should love compromise standards given by Christ? What does the New Testament teach us about such things?
The world would definitely be a better place with God's love in action. What would Jesus do? He would love more out of a free heart uncluttered by sin and dysfunction. He brought wholeness into the world. He was salt and light. This is what we are to be. Amen!
John 13:34-35 HCSB
Before Jesus law governed. Now love and grace came into play. What a difference! I imagine the struggle going on inside the listeners: "but, but! What about the law?" " How can you love your enemies?" "How can I love someone I am taking to court?"
Today we are told love must allow the obscene. A total opposite again! We must take the counsel of all scripture before making a judgement. Should love compromise standards given by Christ? What does the New Testament teach us about such things?
The world would definitely be a better place with God's love in action. What would Jesus do? He would love more out of a free heart uncluttered by sin and dysfunction. He brought wholeness into the world. He was salt and light. This is what we are to be. Amen!
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