Perhaps one of the most significant challenges to Christian faith and practice is the unconditional love of others. Notice that Jesus tied the love of God to the love of others. John also brings to light this mandate as he states, “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love,” (1 John 4:7-8, NIV).
A lack of love for others is a lack of knowing who God is and what He desires. Our selfish, conditional love has no room to dwell in the presence of a sacrificial understanding of God loving us. Our intentions match God’s best attempts to show love for the Creator. Our love for God is tangibly measured in our level of commitment to obedience and love for His people. It appears simple but it is the lifelong ambition of all followers of Christ.
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