1 John 5:2
1 John 5:2
By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.
It can be easy to love those who are close to us or those who we agree with, but as followers of Christ, we are called to love all of our brothers and sisters in Christ, regardless of our differences. This kind of love is not based on our feelings but on our obedience to God's commandments. When we love others with the love of Christ, we are demonstrating His love to the world. We are a reflection of His grace, mercy, and forgiveness. In a world that is often marked by division, hatred, and conflict, our love can be a powerful testimony to the transformative power of Christ's love. May we seek to love others as Christ loves us, with a love that is sacrificial, unconditional, and overflowing. May we also seek to obey His commandments, knowing that our love for Him is expressed through our obedience. May our love for God and His children be a light in the darkness, and may it point others to the love and grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Luke 5:20
And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Song of Solomon 8:6
Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm.
1 Corinthians 13:4
Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,