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Love

This covers posts that relate to the general topic of love. God’s love is a distinct topic.

love one another

1 Peter: Love One Another Deeply, From the Heart (1:22-2:3)

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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.

A Challenge to Love one another

The Challenge to Love – 1 John 4:20-21

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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.

laying down our lives

Laying Down Our Lives – 1 John 3:16-18

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Not many of us would likely think of themselves as martyrs. But as believers we are called to lay down our lives for other believers.

keep his commands

If We Keep His Commands – 1 John 2:3-6

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If we do indeed know Christ, then we will keep his command to love each other. This love is a product of a saving relationship with Christ.

Life in the Family

Ephesians: Life in the Family (5:21-6:9)

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Paul's instructions to first century families contains useful information for families today. It also contains advice for workplace relationships.

rooted and established

Ephesians: Rooted and Established In Love (3:14-21)

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Paul prays that the Ephesians would be rooted and established in love, a suitable dwelling place for the Holy Spirit.

power, love, and self-discipline

The Spirit of Power, Love, and Self-discipline – 2 Timothy 1:7

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This verse is meaningful to those of us who are timid. God has given us his Spirit, the Spirit of power, love, and self-discipline.

pursue righteousness

Flee Ungodliness; Pursue Righteousness- 1 Timothy 6:11

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As a 'man of God,' I need to flee ungodliness in all its forms. Instead, I should pursue righteousness, godliness, and other godly virtues.

Live a Life of Love – Mark 12:30-31

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Of all the 613 laws in the Old Testament, which is the most important? Jesus' response was to live a life of love. Loving God, and others.

walk in the way of love

Walk in the Way of Love – Ephesians 5:1-2

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We are called to follow the example that Jesus set for us. As dearly loved children, walk in the way of love.

Filled to the measure

Filled to the Measure – Ephesians 3:17-19

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Be rooted in love to grasp the extent of God's love, fully experiencing his love. Then you can be filled to the measure with God's fullness.

Made alive with Christ

Made Alive with Christ – Ephesians 2:4-5

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I was lost in sin. But God, in his mercy, reached out to me with his offer of salvation and made me alive with Christ. Saved by God's grace.