Christians can really be mean to each other. We are so quick to point out faults of others. We gossip and envy one another. It is not a pretty picture, yet Jesus says when we love each other, the world will know that we belong to Him.

So, how do we fix this?  See the verses below.

“A new command I give to you, love one another, as I have loved you, so you you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35)

This is not just an idea of Christians loving each other just like Christ loved us. This commandment Jesus gave us It’s not a suggestion. We are to love one another.”

If you have you previously given your life to Christ, you realized at some point that your life was on the wrong path. You chose Jesus as the right path.”You agreed to Him being the boss. You would have said  something like “Thank you for saving me, and thank You for being in charge of me now. I will submit to Your commands.” So we are commanded, (it’s not optional) that we as Christians need to love each other.

Jesus died for us, and He forgives us unconditionally. He gives us chance after chance, and grace after grace. When we mess up, what does He do?  He comes and holds us close to Him and forgives us. Why can’t we love each other like that? Why cant we give forgiveness and grace and say something like; “You know what? I know that you’re a mess, so am I” then show them we love them as Jesus showed us?

Jesus is so concerned about us being right with each other that He stated “It’s better for you to stop worshiping and ask forgiveness than it is just to keep worshiping and doing your church thing.” Is there somebody you need to forgive? Somebody you struggle to love? Get it right, so people outside the church can say, “Those people really love each other. I guess that’s what it means to be a Christian.”

Prayer

Lord God, Teach me how to love, as You love, help me love in a way that its unconditional, honest, and kind, To ask nothing back in return, Lord, May I offer my love without speaking, May it radiate as it shines forth from me, May it be seen in my face and my eyes, Lord, May it be simple, sincere, and shame free. Show me how to forgive, Lord, as You do, To not burden another with guilt, To not play the role of the martyr, but to be a rock on which trust may be built.

Make my love for others be greater then any love that is offered to me, Lead by the Spirit, Inspired of God, and how to be forgiving as Jesus…and free. Amen

If you have not accepted Jesus into you heart and want to know more about His unconditional love please click here  Jesus I want to know you.

Rob Lavallee

Scriptural Seeds Ministries