Being a Christian involves more than just vocalizing our love to God. It also means demonstrating God’s love to others. Humanly speaking, it is much easier to dislike someone than it is to love him or her. Grudges and resentment come easily. Yet bitterness toward others is a poison. Not only does it affect our relationships with other people, but it spiritually blinds us as well. Worst yet, harboring bitterness toward other people is a sin that can lead to other sins.
If you are having trouble loving others, then you need to learn how to walk “in the light.” How do you do that?
- 1 John 2:6 Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.
Those who say they live in Christ should live as Christ did. Take a look at the way you treat people; then take a look at how Jesus did. Compare your interactions and relationships with those of Jesus as recorded in the gospels.
In our Wednesday evening adult Bible study, we are studying the Book of First John. This Wednesday, we will begin chapter two and look at what it means to live as Jesus lived. If you’re able, please join us this Wednesday evening at 6 for a study of God’s Word.