ODB: love for one another
August 16, 2010
Sometimes the best witness is love.
READ: John 13:33-35
By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. —John 13:35
You have to work hard to offend Christians. By nature, Christians are the most forgiving, understanding, and thoughtful group of people I’ve ever dealt with. They never assume the worst. They appreciate the importance of having different perspectives. They’re slow to anger, quick to forgive, and almost never make rash judgments or act in anything less than a spirit of total love. . . . No, wait—I’m thinking of golden retrievers!
I laughed when I read this in an e-mail. But having had experience with goldens—and fellow Christians—I think it’s true that sometimes believers are just too easily offended! “The choir director always gives her the solos.” “The pastor didn’t even look at me when he shook my hand.” “I do a lot around here—people ought to appreciate me a little more.”
Anger. Resentment. Pride. Sure, issues between believers do sometimes need to be addressed. But what if we always tried to treat others the way we want to be treated (Matt. 7:12), weren’t quick to judge others but forgave them (Luke 6:37), and demonstrated a little humility? (Phil. 2:3).
And what if the world could actually recognize that we are followers of Jesus by the love we have “for one another”? (John 13:35). Is this true of us? —Cindy Hess Kasper
Source: Our Daily Bread
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Amen! I am so blessed by the devotion because it has revealed the importance of love in our relationships with people- especially within the church community. Let us keep pressing on towards love and good deeds!
Love for God can be shown by loving others. Let us love one another. Do not build walls, build bridges.
how to get the daily bread book please….
Hi anny, you can sign up here:
https://secure.rbc.org/odb/signup/
(for the print version)