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Throughout Scripture, beginning in Leviticus and Deuteronomy, God commands His people to love Him and to love one another. What is this love? Second John explains the way we love the Lord and each other is by obeying the commands of God. When we do what the Scriptures say we show love to God. In turn, this will cause us to act rightly toward those around us.
It may seem simple, but it is certainly not easy. Our stubbornness, pride, selfishness, and discontent get in the way. We can easily become overwhelmed by our sin and believe the lie that following God’s commands is impossible. As we walk with Him, He equips us with everything we need for doing His will (Heb 13:21). The God who commands us to love is also the One who will come to our help when we ask.
Lord, I desire to love You and others well, but when it comes to obeying Your Word, I fall short. Send me encouragement, and help me to love doing what is pleasing in Your eyes so that my words of love are backed by my actions. Amen.
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The Apostle John had one clear message in his letters: Love one another. In the letters of 1, 2, and 3 John, the beloved disciple encouraged followers of Christ to love God by following His commands, and to love and honor fellow believers. John’s message is incredibly relevant to us today, offering insight to us as we seek to live like Jesus lived and love like Jesus loved.
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