1 Corinthians 8:3: But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him.
Love and knowledge must go together; “speaking the truth in love” (Eph. 4:15). It has well been said, “Truth without love is brutality, but love without truth is hypocrisy.” Knowledge is power and it must be used in love. But love must always be controlled by knowledge (see Paul’s prayer in Phil. 1:9–11). The strong believers in the church had knowledge, but they were not using their knowledge in love. Instead of building up the weak saints, the strong Christians were only puffing up themselves. 1
Application
- Read 1 John 4:20-21. How many times is the word “love” used?
- What is the real proof that you truly love God? How do you love a Christian that seems to be very “unloveable?” Why did God chose to love you, even when you still hated Him?
Thought to Share
To love the unloveable is to love God supremely. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Lord, forgive me for restricting my love towards those You want me to love.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.