Love One Another Intensely

"Love one another intensely from the heart."- 1 PETER 1:22. 

On the night before he died, Jesus gave his disciples a specific command.  He told them: "Just as I have loved you, you also love one another."  Then he added: "By this all will know that you are my disciples-if you have love among yourselves. - JOHN 13:34, 35.

Jesus said that his true disciples would be clearly identifiable if they showed the  same sort of love that he displayed.  That statement was true in the first century, and it is true today.  How important it is that we overcome an challenges and show love for another! 

Human imperfection makes it difficult for us to show intense love for one another.  Even so, we must try to imitate Christ. In this article, we will consider how love helps us to be peacemakers, to be impartial, and to be hospitable. As  you study the material, ask yourself: "What can I learn from brothers and sisters who have  continued to show love for one another despite challenges? 

Next time: Love One Another Intensely - BE A PEACEMAKER

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