The same love

Philippians 2:2 “Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind”

Every child of God is expected to walk in love. This is God’s commandment to us in the new life. James calls this commandment to walk in love “the royal law”. James 2:8 says “If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well”

When it comes to walking in love, the standard and the practice of it is non-negotiable. God wants every born again Christian to walk in love without any reservation. Thus, we must have the same love towards one another. In John, Jesus admonished the disciples to follow his example in love. John 15:12 says “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you”.

You see, Jesus wants you to love just like him. Having the same love like Jesus means that, his love life must be revealed in your life each and everyday. Thus, like Jesus, you must forgive those who wrong you, give to those in need, and preach the gospel to the unsaved.

Remember that to the Christian, living is walking in love. No one has the excuse not to walk in love.

Read: Ephesians 5:2 “And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savour”