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We
are in that time of year again when a pesky little bug haunts our town. Actually
there are zillions of them. We refer to them as box-elder bugs. They
don't eat much and nothing seems to like to eat them. They are everywhere,
hanging around looking for a few last days of warmth in the sun. In their
quest, they find ways into our buildings and vehicles where they practice being
annoying!
Those black and red bugs are like some people
I know. Unproductive and annoying! Both aresure hard to love. Fortunately
I am not under obligation to love those bugs. But I am under orders concerning
other believers in Christ.
John reminds us of the heart
of God's commandments. There are actually two statements in 1
John 3:23. The second is an outgrowth of the first. John said
"believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He
commanded us." The commandment to believe came from the Father. Jesus
was the one that passed along the directive to "love one another."
Not everyone is that easy to love. Are you still willing to be obedient?
Some people seem to try hard not to be lovable. Are you going to respond
to the commandment anyway?
Jesus was the great example
of one who loved people who were not always lovable. The best example for
to you to remember is YOURSELF In spite of your willful sins and disobedience,
Jesus was still willing to die for you!
All Scripture references are from the New American Standard
Version unless otherwise noted.
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Love's Comandment
