Knowledge Puffs Up; Love Builds Up – 1 Cor. 8:1-3
Rather than be judgmental about non-core beliefs, demonstrate love. Knowledge can puff up a person, but love builds other up.
Love
This covers posts that relate to the general topic of love. God’s love is a distinct topic.
Love and Serve the Lord – Joshua 22:5
Joshua’s charge to Israel is appropriate for us as well. To faithfully love, obey, and serve the Lord our God.
Walking Together in Love – 2 John 1:5-6
Jesus’ instructions for us were mostly pretty simple. To love God, and to love others. We are to walk together in love.
And This Is His Command – 1 John 3:23
What does God expect of me as his child? To faithfully walk with Christ. And to love those that I am walking with. That is his command.
Clothe Yourselves with Compassion – Colossians 3:12-14
As follows of Jesus, we should clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Topped off with love.
The Importance of Love – 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
Having rights beliefs is good. Doing the right thing is good. And faithfully serving God is good. But they has value only if done in live.
The Greatest Commandment(s) – Mathew 22:37-40
Jesus told us the greatest command is to love God with all that we are and others as ourselves. Let your love make a difference in the world.
Jesus Prayed for a Unified Church – John 17:20-23
Jesu’ prayer for his church was that we be unified as one in him. Don’t let our differences divide us. Let our love for Christ unite us.
A Flourishing Faith and a Growing Love – 2 Thessalonians 1:3
The church at Thessalonica was flourishing in faith and growing in love. They were, and are, an example of what is important for a church.
The Primacy of Love – 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
This chapter makes clear the primacy and enduring nature of love. And this includes debates over doctrine. Do everything in love.
Jesus Is the Healer of Broken People – John 21:15
Broken people abound in the world, myself included. But I am so thankful that Jesus loves people who have failed, bring healing to us.
Ephesus: Losing Their First Love – Revelation 2:1-7
Ephesus had so much to be commended for. They worked hard and were doctrinally sound. But they had lost their first love. And it was serious.
