The practicalities of loving one another
We have considered a number of 'love one another' scriptures. In this part we have two more of them followed by some practical suggestions as to how we can put 'loving one another into practice.
Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
God has forgiven each one of us our total huge debts. Remember the parable of the big debtor who was forgiven his massive debt, yet he refused to forgive someone else a comparatively small debt. He received a suitable punishment.
1 Peter 1:22 Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart.
Our love must be sincere and from the heart. If you cannot feel it then ask God to give it to you, for it is his will. Remember how Corrie Ten Boom was able to forgive a concentration camp officer where her family were murdered. She could only do it with God’s power.
How do we put ‘loving one another into practice?
Here are some suggestions.
Serving one another – what does the person need that you can supply.
A listening ear.
Time together-company.
Practical help – meals, garden, household chores, and tasks etc.
Give whatever they need if you can- it is not necessarily financial but whatever our brother/sister needs. Give them a kind memory even in times of trouble/sadness.
Amen
Personal Prayer
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