“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! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:43-45a NLT) Jesus asks a very revealing question a few verses after theContinue reading “Are We Loving Like Jesus?”
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Who Is My Neighbor?
“’Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?’ Jesus asked. The man replied, ‘The one who showed him mercy.’ Then Jesus said, ‘Yes, now go and do the same.’” (Luke 10:36-37 NLT) We often remember the story of the good Samaritan, but we don’tContinue reading “Who Is My Neighbor?”
How to Love Your Neighbor (Part 1)
“For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Galatians 5:14 NLT) John MacArthur said: “I don’t want to be successful, I want to be useful.” Those words spoke to me in regard to learning to love my neighbors. I chose not to focus on “success” –Continue reading “How to Love Your Neighbor (Part 1)”