John 13:35 (NKJV) By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.
Jesus spoke these words as a way of telling us what is most important.
It is not how we judge others. It is not by how many scriptures we memorize or can quote to people.
It is not by how well we can debate with non-believers. It is not by how many different Bibles we own, or how many times we have read them from cover to cover.
It is not by how articulately we speak or pray. And it is not by how big our church is, how many baptisms we do each year or by how nice the worship team sounds.
No. He didn’t mention a single one of those things.
He said that others will know we are His disciples by our love for one another. And let me assure you that He didn’t just mean our love for fellow believers.
Jesus wanted to make sure we know that our love for people, whether they are believers or not, is what will show them that we are His disciples.
Love breaks down barriers. Love conquers hatred. Love breaks the chains of sin. And love turns away wrath and anger.
Love shows people who God really is, without ever quoting a single scripture or requiring a person to step into a church building.
Love conquers all.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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