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Walking in love towards people is not a one-off event or happening. Love is our life as Christians, so we must make it reflect in all that we do. Hebrews 13:1 emphasizes the need for us to continue loving our fellow believers. You see, it is not always the case that a person would wantContinue reading “Let brotherly love continue”

Our opening scripture reveals that we can give to people or even die hard for people not because we love them but for other ulterior motives. This means that God goes beyond our actions and looks at the heart – where love emanates. Thus, no matter how you do things for people, if it isContinue reading “Loveless actions don’t profit”

Love as a virtue doesn’t produce vices. So, when you are walking in this newnature, we have from being born again, you must not delight in evil. You can’t for the sake of love do something untoward. We have people today who, in the name of love – support people who are clearly wrong insteadContinue reading “Love doesn’t delight in evil”

The Christian life is mainly about displaying the virtues and excellencies of Christ in our daily life. It ranges from having compassion, to being kind, humble and forgiving in your dealings with people. The epistle to the Colossians per our opening text also shows one unique feature about love in our Christian life. Love isContinue reading “Love binds”

Love, just like any other virtue, has a reward when obeyed or practiced. Aside the beauty and the kindness loves bestow on others, God also rewards the one who walks in love. Thus, in exercising love towards others by helping them, you also attract God’s help and blessings. Thus, walking in love brings a doubleContinue reading “Your love has a reward”

As Christians we must see to it that, the virtues and values bestowed upon us by grace and by the impartation of the Spirit is every now and then emphasized in our midst. Doing so will always put us on the right ancient path. Not only that, with your words and actions, you must encouragepeopleContinue reading “Encourage someone to walk in love”

Many people act under and from different influences in life. Some people are influenced by money, power, sex, political party affiliation, and religious persuasions. Not only that, but some people are also influenced or controlled by demons, or evil spirits. Ephesians 2:2 says “in which you once walked. You were following the ways of thisContinue reading “Let God’s love in your heart control you”

Love and hatred are two opposite forces. Both can’t spring forth from the same person. Just as love is of the heart, same applies to hatred. They are first spiritual before physical. That’s why the bible says you are a liar if you say you love God and hate a brother or sister. The ChristianContinue reading “You can’t love God and hate someone”

Anytime you walk in love, it can be seen. Love has deeds. This deed makes the virtue of love visible to people. That’s why, instead of saying how you love someone you must rather live it out. Our opening text was the statement made by some Jews that saw the love Jesus demonstrated when heContinue reading “See how he loved him”

Nothing can derail you in your walk with God like your love for pleasures in this present world. When you allow the things of this world to become the source of your joy or happiness, it won’t be long, and your heart will follow suit. 1 John 2:15-16 says “Do not love the world orContinue reading “Don’t love this world”