Love, for one another (2)

Reasons for loving one another

God commands it

Galatians 5:14 ESV

For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

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God has taken the initiative in showing love

1 John 4:11 ESV

Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

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God’s people are known by their love

John 13:35 ESV

By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

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Love maintains fellowship

1 Peter 4:8 ESV

Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.

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Love promotes sacrificial service

1 Thessalonians 2:8 ESV

So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.

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Expressing love for one another

In caring for the sick

Matthew 25:36 ESV

I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’

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In meeting material needs

Matthew 25:35 ESV

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me,

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In affectionate greetings

2 Corinthians 13:12 ESV

Greet one another with a holy kiss.

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Examples of the demonstration of love for one another

Abraham for Lot; Moses for Israel; Jonathan; the Roman centurion for his servant; the good Samaritan; ; the Philippian jailer; ; ; ; ; ; ; Onesiphorus; ;

Paul’s love for his churches

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Philippi:

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Thessalonica:

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