I John 3: 18,19
My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue, but in deed and in truth. And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him.
BELOVED, LET US LOVE ONE ANOTHER
The verse from I John tells us how we are to love one another. It is not only with words and language of love, but with deeds of love and truthfulness. How many times have we said, "I love you" and it slips off the tongue like water, but our heart is not in it? It is just a cliche or "something to say". Deeds of mercy say, "I love you" more than just words.
If you say that you love the poor, but do nothing to help them with tangible goods, then you do not "love the poor". You might pray for them and look kindly at them, but it is when the hand is reached out and the love is in the gift of alms that your love is tangible and real. The giving of alms is evidence of love and stands before GOD as the evidence of your love for Him.
When we read the Scripture, "Beloved, let us love one another" we should understand that it means in deed and in truth. The Body of Christ JESUS is made up of the Children of GOD giving unto GOD and man with wholehearted love. It really is more blessed to give than to receive.
When we receive from GOD, let us give to others in His Name.
My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue, but in deed and in truth. And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him.
BELOVED, LET US LOVE ONE ANOTHER
The verse from I John tells us how we are to love one another. It is not only with words and language of love, but with deeds of love and truthfulness. How many times have we said, "I love you" and it slips off the tongue like water, but our heart is not in it? It is just a cliche or "something to say". Deeds of mercy say, "I love you" more than just words.
If you say that you love the poor, but do nothing to help them with tangible goods, then you do not "love the poor". You might pray for them and look kindly at them, but it is when the hand is reached out and the love is in the gift of alms that your love is tangible and real. The giving of alms is evidence of love and stands before GOD as the evidence of your love for Him.
When we read the Scripture, "Beloved, let us love one another" we should understand that it means in deed and in truth. The Body of Christ JESUS is made up of the Children of GOD giving unto GOD and man with wholehearted love. It really is more blessed to give than to receive.
When we receive from GOD, let us give to others in His Name.
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