“But whoso hath this world’s gseeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and truth.” 1 John 3:17-18 The love of God is not just…
“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.“ 1 Corinthians13:1 It’s truly remarkable when you reflect on your achievements, but without genuine love, they fall short of God’s standard. Understanding yourself involves recognising the potential for action without genuine…
“Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.“ Romans13:10 Dear Christian, Did you know that if we acted from a foundation of love and covered all our intentions with love, everything we did would benefit others and fulfill the requirements of the law? What is that law? The…
“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.” 1 John 4:7-8 Take a moment to reflect: Are you truly born of God? Is He your Father in…
“And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.” Ephesians 5:2 I heard someone say this once: “To walk in love is not to love by feelings, but to walk by the Spirit. It is not to…
“But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses.” Mark 11:26 Imagine not being able to access God because you hold on to the hurt someone caused you, refusing to let it go. Imagine missing out on God’s mercy because you feel it’s foolish to forgive someone who…
“The LORD your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 We have probably heard the phrase “God is love” a thousand times, but I wonder if we will ever…
“If you love Me, keep My commandments.” John 14:15 I have an encompassing emotional tug in my heart towards God, and I have come to realise that God is my everything, and I even feel like there is nothing I can do without Him. But is this how God defines love? The emotion that…
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” 1 John 4:18 Many of us are cowardly Christians. We say we love others, yet we are not brave to do the right things. The…