Over All These Virtues, Put on Love – Colossians 3:14
There are many attributes that should characterize the life of the believer. But over all of these, we are told to put on love. Love ties them all together.
Love
This covers posts that relate to the general topic of love. God’s love is a distinct topic.
Love Abounding In Knowledge – Philippians 1:9-11
Is your love abounding in knowledge that would give you insight into discerning God’s will for your day to day life? That is Paul’s prayer for you.
Serve One Another in Love – Galatians 5:13-14
We have been set free from the law. But not to do whatever we want. Instead, we have been set free so that we can humbly serve one another in love.
Rooted and Established in Love – Ephesians 3:17b
Paul prays that we would be able to grasp the extent of Christ’s love, and to know that unknowable love. But first we need to be rooted in love.
Known by Love: The Distinguishing Mark – John 13:35
Jesus tells us that we are to be known by our love. Not by how good we are, or any other human measure. But by our love for each other.
1 Peter: Life in the Church: to Love and to Serve (4:7-11)
Our life within the church should stand in contrast to what we face in the world around us. We need to be willing to love and to serve, glorifying God.
The Widow’s Offering: When Less Is More – Mark 12:43-44
How much we give, whether of our money, our time, or our talents, is not important. What matters is the generosity with which we give. The one who gives sacrificially of the little he has, has given more than the one who gives abundantly, but at little real cost to himself.
God Loves the Whole World, with No Exception
And John makes it clear that God loves the world. Not just some people who are in the world. But he has a love for everyone. And Jesus came to be the savior of everyone. And all who will believe in him will experience that salvation he offers. Those who refuse to believe will remain in this world and be condemned.
1 Peter: Love One Another Deeply, From the Heart (1:22-2:3)
Love as mutual affection is good. But even better is to love one another with a selfless love that seeks the best for others, and the harmony of the body.
The Challenge to Love – 1 John 4:20-21
John here challenges us with the need to love fellow believers. And not just the lovely. But also to those who act unlovingly toward you.