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How to Love By Faith

+ Introduction

+ A New Commandment

+ Our Own Efforts

+ With God’s Love

+ Love By Faith

+ Love Yourself

Recommended Assignments

Reflect:   I know that I should love others.  Even my so-called enemies.  But there is this one person in my life who is simply impossible---- what should I do?

Interpret:   The poets and songwriters have much to say about love.  But there is one love letter that will change your life.  The Scriptures record the greatest love story ever told.  It is summarized in John 16; outlined in I Corinthians 13; commanded in John 13:34; and portrayed throughout the Psalms.  Noticed love’s relationship to prayer by meditating on John 17.  Look up the word love in a concordance and see what a challenging topical study it makes.

Apply:  Make a list of those whom you are having difficulty loving as God loves.  Hypocrisy creeps in unawares.  We put on our politeness mask and pretend everything is O.K.  But there is someone in your life right now who is waiting to see your agape love in action – without any selfish pretentions.  Choose today to pray for each person on your list.  Expect to see results.


Adapted from The Transferable Concepts by Bill Bright. All rights reserved.