"By This All Will Know That You Are My Disciples" - WHY DOES LOVE UNIQUELY IDENTIFY JESUS' TRUE FOLLOWERS?

 Many people ask: 'How is it possible to identify the true religion? All religions claim to teach the truth, but each one teaches something different about God.' Satan has managed to confuse people by creating a multitude of counterfeit religious organizations.  But he can never create a worldwide brotherhood of Christians who love one another. Only Jehovah can do that. That is reasonable because genuine love comes from Jehovah-from having his spirit and blessing on a group of worshippers.  (John 4:7)  Is it any wonder, then, that Jesus said that unselfish love would identify his true followers? 

Just as Jesus foretold, man have recognized his true followers by the genuine love they show among themselves.  For example, a brother named Ian recalls the first convention he attended, which was held at a sports stadium near his home.  Ian  had been to that stadium a few earlier for a sporting event. He says:  "The contrast with this convention was enormous.  The Witnesses were polite  and well-dressed, and their children were well-behaved." He adds:  "Above all, these people  seemed to have a feeling of contentment and peace-something I yearned for. I don't remember any of the talks that were given that day,  but the conduct of the Witnesses made a lasting impression." Such conduct of course, is a result of the genuine love we have for one another. Because we love our brothers and sisters, we treat them with kindness and respect.

Next time: "By This All Will Know That You Are My Disciples" - WHY DOES LOVE UNIQUELY IDENTIFY JESUS' TRUE FOLLOWERS? 

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