You Asked For It
1 John 4:19-21

I would love to see a sermon delving into this. I feel like this is a no brainer…but in practice, we as a whole people seem to fumble this far too often.

I. The Definition of Love
1 Corinthians 13:4-6

II. Directions In Love
1 John 4:21
a. blunt
1 John 4:20
b. basic
1 John 4:20

III. Distinctions In Love
a. Neighbor
Matthew 22:36-40
b. Enemy
Matthew 5:43-44

When wicked men curse you, as Shimei cursed David, do not "render evil for evil, or railing for railing, but contrariwise, blessing"; give good words, use kind language, mild and soft expressions; such as may either win upon them, or put them to shame and silence: -John Gill

c. Brother
1 John 4:20