“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
What are Christians known for in your community? Are they known for their service, their arguing, or hypocrisy? Perhaps they are known for the things they are against. People, both inside and outside of the church, have varying definitions of what it means to be a Christian. Jesus said people will know we belong to Him by the way that we love one another.
So, what did Jesus’ love look like?
- Jesus’ love is patient.
- Jesus’ love is fearless.
- Jesus’ love is forgiving.
- Jesus’ love is available.
- Jesus’ love is unrelenting.
- Jesus’ love is unchanging.
- Jesus’ love is unconditional.
- Jesus’ love is compassionate.
We will be known as Jesus-followers when we love others in these ways. Our love should be indistinguishable from Jesus’ love. Love is a commandment of Christ. Love is the example of Christ. Love is the way we share the Gospel of Christ. Love is the way we confirm our allegiance to Christ.
Live It:
- What are some ways to put into practice the Christlike behavior of loving to the full extent of the Gospel call to “love one another”?
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Chase Snyder
Writer, Pastor
Chase Snyder is an author and pastor in Metro Atlanta. Chase’s aim is to help people apply the Bible to their life by take their next step of faith in Jesus. He is the founder of Ministry Bubble – a content creation company that helps people turn their ideas into ministry to serve the local church. Chase writes, speaks, blogs, and hosts the Spiritual Conversations Podcast. He and his wife have two children.
