John 15:12 (NIV)
12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved
you.
As I study the subject of “separation” in the Old and New
Testaments, I discover that the weight of Scripture lies in the direction of
fellowship rather than separation. What is the great overwhelming evidence that
we have passed from death unto life? It is love! Jesus Christ clearly was
speaking of visible unity, such as can be seen by the world. His motive for
praying was that the world might believe and the world might know. He prayed
for unity among believers. God, who wills man’s unity in Christ, is a God of
variety. So often we want everyone to be the same—to think and speak and
believe as we do. Many Scripture passages could be called to witness that love
is the real key to Christian unity. In the spirit of true humility, compassion,
consideration, and unselfishness, we are to approach our problems, our work,
and even our differences.
Thought for today:
Do I consistently show love to all people?
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