Scripture: 1 John 5: 1-5
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. 2 This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. 3 In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, 4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.
Scripture Commentary:
When we become Christians, we become part of God’s family. We all have this in common: we believe Jesus is the Christ, born of God. God determines who the other family members are, not us. We are simply called to accept and love them.
How well do you treat your family members?
Families may have moments of discord but remember, Jesus never promised that obeying Him would be easy. But the hard work and self discipline of serving Christ is no burden to those who love Him.
It’s easy to say we love God when that love doesn’t cost us anything more than weekly attendance at religious services. But the real test of our love for God is how we treat the people right in front of us.
God’s love is the source of all human love, and it spreads like fire.
In loving His children, God kindles a flame in our hearts. In turn, we love others and through us, they are warmed by God’s love.
Christ’s love is immeasurable.
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