1 John 4:7: Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
God is love. This does not mean that “love is God.” And the fact that two people “love each other” does not mean that their love is necessarily holy. It has accurately been said that “love does not define God, but God defines love.” God is love and God is light; therefore, His love is a holy love, and His holiness is expressed in love. All that God does expresses all that God is. Even His judgments are measured out in love and mercy. 1
Loving Him
If God’s love for you is a holy love, how is your love towards others demonstrated as a holy love? A holy love is a purifying love. Are your motives pure in your relationship to others? Is your relationship based on what you can get or what you can give? If it is lustful, it is not loving. If it is sacrificial, it is probably very loving.
But concerning brotherly love you have no need that I should write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another. 1 Thessalonians 4:9
Loving Others
Loving others is not a convenient option as a follower of Jesus Christ. – TWEET IT
Changing Me
Lord, thank You for never failing to love me.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 2, pp. 515–516). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
