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We are confident that you are meant for better things, things that come with salvation. For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers. -Hebrews 6:9-10 (NLT)
BENEFIT OF LOVING OTHERS
A poem and essay by ILMA
The Lord created us for better things
He did not make us so we can wallow in sin
He will not forget if you work hard to love others
He will reward your faithfulness to your brothers.
God considers all his children very precious
He is fair and is very merciful and gracious
By caring for others, you prove that you love him
You will reap the fruits of his spirit and win over sin.
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When the apostles asked Jesus what the greatest commandment is, he summed it up in loving God above all and loving others as you love yourself. The Christian’s life must be focused on walking in love. Since God is love and we are all made in his image, our default setting is to love. This is probably why we get in trouble when we don’t love. Just like when you buy an appliance and you don’t follow the manual how to maximize it’s use, you may accidentally destroy it. But God promises us that if we love him through loving others, he will reward us.
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PRAYER
Lord, give me a generous and loving heart.
REFLECTION
What do you think is the reward that God has in store for those who love others?
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