FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 13:8: Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
Does “Owe no man anything” refer also to the Christian’s financial practices? Some people believe that it does, and that it is a sin to have a debt. However, the Bible does not forbid borrowing or legal financial transactions that involve interest. What the Bible does forbid is the charging of high interest, robbing the brethren, and failing to pay honest debts. Banking and investing for gain are not wrong. Certainly no one should get into unnecessary debt, or sign contracts he cannot maintain. But to make 13:8 apply to all kinds of legal obligations involving money is stretching a point. 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:14
How do we love others? That is not such a great mystery. We wake up thinking about ourselves, looking at ourselves, pampering ourselves, pleasing ourselves, and providing for ourselves. We know how to love ourselves real well. Now with all that personal experience about showering love upon ourselves, not let us begin to shower Godly love upon others. How can you better love your neighbor today?
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
Bestow love upon another, the way Jesus has bestowed His love upon you.
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith. 1 Timothy 1:5
Dear Father, please purify my heart and my motives and my love for others.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 1, p. 557). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
