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Sunday, April 28, 2019

APRIL 28 – SHOW YOUR LOVE


My dear little children, don’t let us simply say that we love, but love in truth with our actions. Let us show them our love sincerely. (1 John 3:18)
                Do you love your people? All of them? Do you show them your love sincerely; earnestly, as John urges? Don’t answer too quickly. Take a moment. Read the preceding verses (3:16-17) for an example of what this passage is talking about.
                John reminds the readers of the way Jesus showed His love, and establishes that total sacrifice is the standard for every believer. Then, he gives a striking, practical example. “Whoever has the means to help when he sees his brother in need, but doesn’t help him, how can he say that the Spirit of God and His love lives in him?” This is a very direct challenge. Especially to you who have substantial means. Your people should know you love them, because at every opportunity you have to care for one of them, you do it. High standard? You bet – but not inconsistent with the rest of Scripture. Anyone can say they love. Most will give if it’s not too hard or too much. Jesus taught simply to give. It may be money – yes. But your means may be time or knowledge or influence. Or it may simply be genuinely caring when no one else does.  

                Decide today that you will show your love – God’s love - at every chance, and you will look for those opportunities.

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