July 13
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1 PETER 4
7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore, be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
– 1 Peter 4:7-11
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1 PETER 4 LOVE COVERS A MULTITUDE OF SINS
A poem inspired by these verses by ILMA
We have witnessed signs of the end of days, let us be fervent in our prayers
Let the peace of Christ envelope us so we will have self-control and be sober
If we walk in love, we will exude kindness, patience and compassion
We will easily forgive others and not be giving way to temptations
As we embrace the path to love, we will begin to be a light to others
Because love covers a multitude of sins, it stops all fights and quarrels.
When we do anything for love, it leads us to a place of joy and peace
It shuts the door to Satan when he attempts to lure or devour us
The devil enslaves all those who love to argue and to fight
He traps people by making them fear many different things
But if we love, he can never have a chance to entice us
Love shuts the door to fear and all of the devil’s tactics.
Let us all therefore choose the path that leads to righteousness
Love is the most powerful weapon against all unrighteousness
When we love, we defeat all the ploys of the enemy
When we cave in to fear, we are defeated in the battlefield
Perfect love removes all fears and keeps us close to the Lord
Those who live in fear do not know God and is living for this world.
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REFLECTION
• How can love cover a multitude of sins? How is God glorified when we love?