Love and Justice in the Christian Congregation - A LAW BUILT ON LOVE

A well-made house built on a solid foundation makes those who live in it feel safe and secure. The law of Christ is built on the best possible foundation -love.  Why can we say that?

First, Jesus was motivated by love in everything he did.  Pity, or tender compassion, is an expression of love. Moved by such pity, Jesus taught the crowds, healed the sick, fed the hungry, and raised the dead.  (Matthew 14:14; 15:32-38; Mark 6:34; Luke 7:11-15)  Although doing such things consumed much of his time and energy, Jesus willingly put the needs of others ahead of his own. Above all, he showed great love by surrendering his life in behalf of others. - JOHN  15:13. 

Lessons.  We can imitate Jesus by putting the needs of others ahead of our own. We can also imitate him by cultivating tender compassion for people in our territory. Wen such compassion moves us to preach and teach the good news, we obeying the law of Christ.

Second, Jesus revealed his Father's love. During his ministry, Jesus showed how deeply Jehovah cares about his worshippers to our heavenly Father.  (Matthew 10:31) Jehovah is eager to welcome back a valuable and precious  lost sheep who repents and returns to the congregation.  (Luke 15:7, 10)   Jehovah proved his love for us by giving his Son as a ransom in our behalf. - JOHN 3:16.

Next time: Love and Justice in the Christian Congregation - Conclusion of  A LAW BUILT ON LOVE

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