"Above all, keep fervent in our love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins." -I Peter 4:8 (NASB)
"This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you." -John 15:12 (NASB)
"This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you." -John 15:12 (NASB)
It can be easy for us to focus on sin and wrongdoing. We seem to be able to point out errors and shortcomings. We can easily see how people have wronged or offended us. While we need to be aware of the wrongs and evil around us, we should not let them stand in the way of loving one another.
Just as Jesus commanded us to love one another, the author of I Peter reminds us that love can cover many sins. When we start to focus on the shortcomings of ourselves and others, we need to remember that love can help us overcome our flaws and sins. When we love God, love ourselves, and love those around us, we can help others throughout the world see the love that God has for each of us and we can live in peace with God and with each other.
Don't focus on others' flaws and sins, focus on loving each other!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for the love that You have shown me. Help me to show Your love to others so that they can know You and have the greatest peace. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
Just as Jesus commanded us to love one another, the author of I Peter reminds us that love can cover many sins. When we start to focus on the shortcomings of ourselves and others, we need to remember that love can help us overcome our flaws and sins. When we love God, love ourselves, and love those around us, we can help others throughout the world see the love that God has for each of us and we can live in peace with God and with each other.
Don't focus on others' flaws and sins, focus on loving each other!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for the love that You have shown me. Help me to show Your love to others so that they can know You and have the greatest peace. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
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