Let's talk l❤ve this morning. Please don't keep scrolling - this is important.
Do we love the non-Christians in our world?
- Your gay neighbor that disgusts you and gets on your nerves?
- The atheist on your Facebook that frustrates you?
- The Muslim family in the store that scares you?
- The girl who had an abortion because she felt like she couldn't raise her child without a good support system?
- The young man who got burned by the church a few too many times and hesitates to try again?
- The biker with all the tattoos that you're convinced is a druggie?
- The family on welfare that you think contributes nothing to society?
Of course we do, we say. "Love the sinner, hate the sin". But do we really?
As we all probably know, the Bible tells us what love is in 1 Corinthians.
1 Corinthians 13:4-6 (NCV) Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous, it does not brag, and it is not proud.
Love is not rude, is not selfish, and does not get upset with others. Love does not count up wrongs that have been done.
Love is not happy with evil but is happy with the truth.So ask yourself again...
Are we patient with them?
Are we kind to them?
Do we make sure not to look down on them?
Do we admit that we are not better than them?
Are we certain not to keep a record of their wrongs?***
Do we really love them, or do we just say that we do?
It really puts things into perspective. We all (self included) need to make sure we are going by the Bible's standards and not our own. Our fickle, human thoughts and emotions can make us think we are righteous and mighty - But if it doesn't align with God's word, we are doing it wrong.
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Image from http://indulgy.com/post/WwKfJHCNS1/love-according-to-god
