Love One Another Intensely - Conclusion of BE HOSPITABLE

We may already be showing hospitality, but can we improve?  For example, Luke and his wife  are a hospitable couple.  They were in the habit of inviting to their  home their parents, relatives, close friends, and the circuit overseer and his wife. However, Luke says, "We realized that we were  inviting only those who were close to us." How did Luke and his wife improve in showing hospitality?

Luke and his wife changed their view after reflecting on Jesus' words:  "If you love those loving you, what reward do you have?"  (Matthew 5:45-47) They realized that they needed to imitate Jehovah, who is generous toward all.  So they made it a point to invite brothers and sisters whom they had not invited before. Luke says:  "All of us now enjoy  these occasions so much.  Everyone feels encouraged and up-built." 

We have examined how having intense love for one another can help us to be peacemakers, to be impartial, and to be hospitable.  We must overcome any negative feelings and  love our brothers and sisters intensely from the heart. If we do, we will be happy and we will prove that we really are Jesus' disciples. - JOHN 13:17, 35.

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