READ
John 13:34-35 ESV
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
In this passage, Jesus gives us a new commandment. Not only does He call us to love one another, but He says that we should love each other in the sacrificial way He has loved us.
REFLECT
Questions to help you reflect on how to be in community and love others as Christ commanded:
1. Which motivates your inner, personal relationship with Christ – Love, Duty, or Fear?
2. Who has shown you love recently and who have you shown love to recently?
Review the IN statements below. Discern how true or untrue these statements are in your life. What would you do next to strengthen this aspect of your walk with Jesus?
• I am living in community with other Christians who help me grow in Christ.
• My devotional and prayer life with my family is consistent.
• I enjoy encouraging and building up others.
• I am praying for and with others.
• I look for opportunities to invest in the lives of others for their good.
• I seek advice from other Christians on important decisions.
• I have no problem reconciling broken relationships.
• My forgiveness is quick and my judgement slow.
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