1 Peter 4:7-11 “The end of all things is near;
therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose
of prayer. Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another,
because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another
without complaint. As each one has received a special gift,
employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of
God. Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances
of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the
strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified
through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and
ever. Amen.” (NASB)
Hello,
As our culture fights through battles right now, the call
for care and love of all people is heard repeatedly. We respond as followers of
Christ with an appropriate head nod, because many times in Scripture –
including here in 1 Peter – we are instructed to do so. Sometimes this gets us
hopeful that people will be geared toward love – so we get fired up and go out
and show love…..but in our haste in to find unity in the midst of the cultural
battle, hae you slowed down just a bit to ensure you are looking for the right
outcome? A chase towards love for the sake or love or unity itself is
pointless. There is no tangible end result. But, the chase to show love to bring
forward the message of Christ that leads to salvation –now that is where the
real reason for love exists. What good is love now, if for eternity those you
seek to draw in are dwelling in hell apart from God? True love is not merely
(though should include) actions about today – but is driven towards the hope of
the cross in Christ.
Have a blessed day – go show some love with eternity in
mind,
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