Let
all that you do be done in love.
1 Corinthians 16:14 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
A fifth, and I believe
overarching, command after the four discussed yesterday is to do everything in
love. Taking a stand, being on guard, acting like men, and being strong should
all be done in the context of love, for God and others. The entire Law can be
summarized in “Love God and love others” so love should be the filter we use in
daily life. This is not talking about the fluffy, blind-acceptance, feeling
kind of love the world plays up. This is God’s kind of love, which is vastly
deeper and stronger. It is unconditional and completely unselfish. Agape is the
greatest form of love which God bestows on us. It does what is best for others
to the extent of sacrificing self. It is the kind of love that sent Jesus to
the cross. No matter what we do, it should be done in love. We should never put
ourselves first. That does not mean that we cannot do anything we enjoy, but it
should not be selfish and it should not be done at the expense of others. Our
strength should be loving and not arrogant. Our alertness should be ready to
fight for others, and for the Gospel, not to protect our own rights. Our stands
should be for the cause of Christ, not our own personal agendas. Our manliness
should be loving and godly, not egotistical. Begin your day asking God to help
you love in every action. Ask Him to show you how to do that. Be intentional
about loving everyone you come in contact with, including your Savior.
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