Romans 13:8: Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.
Did you borrow your neighbor’s lawnmower? Take it back to him. Housewife, did you borrow a cup of sugar from your neighbor? Return it, please. Owe no one anything, In this we find Paul saying that the believer is positively to owe no man anything but love. This is a great principle to guide Christians in installment purchasing. You may ask, “Do you think we should turn in our credit cards?” No, but you had better be able to see your way clear in order to pay your debts. The believer always owes the debt of love to his neighbor. That does not necessarily mean the man next door, but all people with whom you come in contact. This love is not some sentimental thing. I get a little disturbed when I hear liberalism continually talk about love, love, love. How do you reveal love? 1
Application
- Love is revealed in your practical concern for others. God shows us specific ways to reach out and care for others. But since it is not usually convenient with our schedule, we put it off for a more convenient time, which will never come. Therefore, we lose out on the intended blessing from God.
- How much love do you have in your spiritual vault? The more you give away, the more deposits God will make into your account. His resources have no limits. Read Luke 6:38 and 2 Corinthians 9:6-8.
Prayer
Lord, teach me how to love others, just like You always love me.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (Romans 9-16) (electronic ed., Vol. 43). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.