Seven Jewels Of FaithSample

LOVE

“God is Love.” (I John 4:8) Love was exemplified and personified by the Lord Jesus Christ. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) The Lord Jesus Christ demonstrated true love that is sacrificial, gracious, generous even towards sinners, rebels, and the ungodly. (Romans 5:1-5) God expects the same kind of love towards fellow believers and fellow human beings. “By this we know love that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.” (I John 3:16) This is a tough test for a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ.

However, in the last days, the love of many will grow cold. (Matthew 24:12) Also there is another sign or trait in the last days: people will be lovers of self and lovers of money. (II Timothy 3:2) The ‘selfie’ culture is an indication of this verse. The new objects of love of the postmodern generation seems to be self and money. However, the Lord Jesus Christ taught us to love God and love our neighbor as ourselves.