Jesus gave us one commandment. He tells us to love one another, the way He loves us. Have you ever thought about how much God loves us? God’s love for us is unconditional. God loved us while we were in sin. God loved us so much that He sent His only begotten son to die for us (John 3:16). If we were incapable of walking in this type of love, God would be unjust in His expectations. God tells us in His Word that the love of God has been shed abroad in our hearts (Romans 5:5). We are capable of loving people the way God loves us. Love is one of the fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5. It takes discipline and it takes determination, but we can love everybody, regardless of their shortcomings, attitudes, personalities, etc. The next time you think it is impossible to love someone, think about God’s mercy and love towards you. Think about how patient He is with us. When you think about how much God puts up with, it should make it easier to love your neighbor.
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