'love' Tagged Posts (Page 2)
Love is an enabler of good deeds
Hebrews 10:24 (KJV) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: To be a Christian or rather a believer is not just by attending church or belonging to any religious organization. It is more than that; believers are those in whose heart and life Christ lives as Savoir and LORD. So when one states that he or she is now in Christ it would imply that such an individual has come to accept the Word…
The Faithfulness of God
Matthew 6:25-26 (KJV) Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? [26] Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Not a thoughtless…
To Love God is to “Serve Others”
Matthew 23:11 (KJV) But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. One of the things Christ had to confront His disciples was their mentality and mindset about greatness. They were still holding on to the mentality of their environment as it defined what constitutes greatness. Their mindset was wrapped up in thinking that a great person was or is that person who others served. One who had great material wealth. One who commanded such influences and affluence.…
God’s kind of GIVING.
Matthew 6:3 (KJV) But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: There are many forms of giving in the Bible. In each instance, the Bible is very clear about what qualifies a giving that is both honored by God and that is pleasing to Him. Our gifts are mostly an expression of gratitude towards God and God is most interested in the motives behind the giving as well as the heart condition…
Love ALWAYS defeat Fear
1 John 4:18 (KJV) There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. There are many reasons why people fear or feel afraid. Fear has a dual effect on each individual, it can bring about change, or it can become bondage unto which people are unable to release themselves from it. It is a natural response to circumstances that are overwhelming and uncertain; however,…
God Commands us to LOVE one another
Romans 13:10 (KJV) Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. We seek it and are drawn to it as humans. It is the hallmark of genuine relationships. Those who live by its standards make a lot of difference in the world. It is the very nature of God. We are called and commanded to live by it. It is spoken of as the only hallmark of being a follower of Jesus Christ.…
You can Trust the Goodness of God
Nahum 1:7 (KJV) The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. One of the things people seek in relationships is consistency and commitment. We all seek to relate with people or persons of goodwill as well as persons whose nature we can depend on. The Bible speaks of God as that One whom we can rely on for His nature is that of goodness. The goodness of God is one of…
God Rewards Motive and Attitude
Colossians 3:23-24 (KJV) 23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. Motive and Attitude are two central elements upon which God judges and rewards all that we do. The truth is that God sees the heart and knows the very unformed thoughts of our heart and when it comes to serving God. Do anything…
The Holy Spirit Empowers Us
Acts 1:8 King James Version (KJV) But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. God is both purposeful and intentionally in His approach to all He does. We are to adopt same in our lives and families, so that we can accomplish the destiny to which God has called…
Be an Extension of God’s Mercy and Truth
Proverbs 3:3-4 (KJV) Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: [4] So shalt thou find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man. There are defining elements of the Life of a Believer, such as Mercy and Truth. They are defining because such virtues are necessary in our daily interaction with life and people. We are called to be merciful, meaning we are to…
Believers: Speak the TRUTH in Love
Proverbs 12:22 KJV Lying lips are abomination to the Lord : but they that deal truly are his delight. Our words are not just speech or means of communication. They are central to living and by our words the innermost desires, emotions, and thoughts are expressed. They convey the truth of our nature and by them we bless or curse. It is important that we are mindful of what we say, how we say it, and why we say it.…
Love & Compassion is Intentional
1 Peter 3:8 KJV Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous….. Unto this we are called. We are His children, may we behave like Him in all things. Remember, that loving people is a Choice that must be made in response to His command. May no one have power over you to the point that he or her makes you to disobey the Lord. Be compassionate meaning that you…