Sunday Chat: Make This Year About Love

 


This is my command: 
Love each other. 
 John 15:17 

 If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, 
but didn’t love others, 
 I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 
 If I had the gift of prophecy, and 
if I understood all of God’s secret plans 
 and possessed all knowledge, 
 and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, 
 but didn’t love others, I would be nothing. 
 If I gave everything I have to the poor 
 and even sacrificed my body, 
 I could boast about it; 
 but if I didn’t love others, 
I would have gained nothing.
1 Corinthians 13:1-6

Love each other. 
 Just as I have loved you, 
 you should love each other. 
 Your love for one another 
will prove to the world that you are my disciples. 
 John 13:34-35

And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, 
all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength. 
 Mark 12:30 

 “I know all the things you do. 
 I have seen your hard work and your patient endurance. 
 I know you don’t tolerate evil people. 
 You have examined the claims of 
those who say they are apostles but are not. 
 You have discovered they are liars. 
 You have patiently suffered for me without quitting. 
 “But I have this complaint against you. 
 You don’t love me or each other as you did at first!
 Look how far you have fallen! 
 Revelation 2:2-5

“You have heard the law that says, 
 ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. 
 But I say, love your enemies! 
 Pray for those who persecute you! 
 Matthew 5:43-44 

 “If you love only those who love you, 
 why should you get credit for that? 
 Even sinners love those who love them! 
 Luke 6:32 

 Most important of all, 
 continue to show deep love for each other, 
 for love covers a multitude of sins. 
 1 Peter 4:8 

 But to you who are willing to listen, 
 I say, love your enemies! 
 Do good to those who hate you. 
 Luke 6:27

 “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 
 James 2:8 

 I am writing to remind you, dear friends, 
 that we should love one another. 
 2 John 1:5 

 Live wisely among those who are not believers, 
 and make the most of every opportunity. 
 Let your conversation be gracious 
and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. 
Colossians 4:5-6

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