Romans 13:8 NLT
Owe nothing to anyone—except for your
obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the
requirements of God’s law.
Love is one of those
things that when you try to define it or box it that it takes all different
shapes. Go to 10 different people and
ask for a definition of love and you will get that many different definitions.
One of the reasons that
both of those things is true is because our world has perverted loves. Many people when they hear the word “love”
they begin to think about sex or a relationship. But the purest form, the God kind of form, is
a characteristic that is living, interacting and so very strong.
That first verse says that
we are obligated to love other people.
The law of God, the plan of God and the purpose He put in us is all
wrapped up in love. Love is how we care
for others. Love pushes self aside and
lets others shine. We owe it to let other
people shine.
1 Peter 4:8 NLT
Most
important of all, continue to show deep love
for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.
Love covers all kinds of
things. Showing deep love for other
people shines a light on the great things of life and on the people that matter
to you. I really like this phrase of
“show deep love”.
But if you define and use
love the way that the world defines it you will miss the best of life and what
real love is. Deep love takes
commitments. Deep love often makes you
work harder or even wait longer.
As love covers all kinds
of sin what love does coming from us to others is beings out the best, makes
the best in people to shine. I want to
help people shine the way that God intends for them to shine.
Philemon 1:7 NLT
Your love has given me much joy and
comfort, my brother, for your kindness has often refreshed the hearts of God’s people.
Lets bring this to a
close. Real love, Godly love, pure love
allows others to shine. I believe that
shining brings use amounts of joy and comfort.
That love refreshes others.
Real love helps others
shine and is like a refreshing wind that keeps you going and makes you ready
for what is coming next.
John 1:5 NASB
The Light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness did not
comprehend it.
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