THE LOVE GOD HAS FOR US
As one examines the world in which we live and as we examine ourselves, we see the need to come to a greater appreciation of what the Bible teaches about love. If we were asked, most of us would quickly affirm that we need to be more loving. But what is love? What is the love that the Bible teaches us to have? Is it simply physical attraction? Is it mere affection? Does it just deal with sexual relations? Is love something that motivates one to tolerate anything and everything in religion and never offend anyone or hurt anyone's feelings?
The kind of love the Bible speaks of -- the kind of love that you and I must have as a part of our lives -- is far different than the ideas expressed above. What is important is what the Bible teaches about love. You and I may have the wrong impression about love, but the Bible is true and right and teaches us what love is. Thus, as we study this great subject of love, we will not be quoting from human experts and professionals. We will be studying directly from God Himself, the source of all knowledge and wisdom, who defines true love in His word, and who Himself is love
I do not think it is possible for us to really understand and appreciate the kind of love we are to have for one another without first understanding the love that God has for us.
0 comments:
Post a Comment