John 13:34-35 (NIV)
34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.
*Ever wonder how others would know u are a disciple if u chose to walk in love? It's because of the type of world we currently live in...In a world so cold and full of selfishness and strife, to actually show true love to an individual is very unique and rare in nature. U see, when u open yourselves up to care about the concerns or well being of other people, you are opening up your insides to receiving the light of God...A light that shines so brightly that individuals are instantly drawn to it, even if they aren't fond of you. There is no denying when u find the love of Christ. The issue lies in whether u are willing to truly receive it and act upon it. Saying u love others is great, but do u truly believe that in your heart? Do u do it when it is convenient for you, or upon command? Would u love someone if they didn't smell, look, believe, or act like u? Can u put your fears and own issues aside to plant a seed of love? OR, BETTER YET, are u capable of being obedient enough to give love despite the circumstance or how u feel towards that individual? THIS IS what truly shows our discipleship and image of God within us. This walk of love isn't always easy, but its worth sowing especially if u are expecting the same in return...
34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.
*Ever wonder how others would know u are a disciple if u chose to walk in love? It's because of the type of world we currently live in...In a world so cold and full of selfishness and strife, to actually show true love to an individual is very unique and rare in nature. U see, when u open yourselves up to care about the concerns or well being of other people, you are opening up your insides to receiving the light of God...A light that shines so brightly that individuals are instantly drawn to it, even if they aren't fond of you. There is no denying when u find the love of Christ. The issue lies in whether u are willing to truly receive it and act upon it. Saying u love others is great, but do u truly believe that in your heart? Do u do it when it is convenient for you, or upon command? Would u love someone if they didn't smell, look, believe, or act like u? Can u put your fears and own issues aside to plant a seed of love? OR, BETTER YET, are u capable of being obedient enough to give love despite the circumstance or how u feel towards that individual? THIS IS what truly shows our discipleship and image of God within us. This walk of love isn't always easy, but its worth sowing especially if u are expecting the same in return...
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