Remembering to love one another
In today's world, it can be easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life and forget about the most important things. But if we want to live a truly fulfilling life, we must remember to love God and people.
We can show our love for God by respecting his name. This means not using it in vain but being a person of our word. When we say we will do something, we should do it. And when we make a promise, we should keep it.
Romans 13:8 says, "Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law." This means that we must love others if we want to fulfill the great commandments.
The Ten Commandments were given to Moses by God and have been used for Christian training for thousands of years. The commandments, though part of the Old Testament, still apply to Christians today. This is because they were used to create the great commandments: love God and love others.
Jesus fulfilled the law, but he did not eradicate it. He said, "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them" (Matthew 5:17). So, we should still follow the Ten Commandments. Still, we should do so out of love, not out of fear of punishment.
The actions and character of Christians are significant. If we claim to follow Jesus, but our actions don't match our words, we're not being true to ourselves or to God.
In fact, one of the biggest causes of atheism in the world today is Christians who say one thing about God but don't live according to it. This is why it's so important to be a person of our word and to live our lives in a way that honors God.
A recent study showed that 64% of architecture firms reported increased interest in outdoor living spaces. This is likely because people spend more time at home and want to create a comfortable and inviting space to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
However, the study also showed that people spend little time outdoors despite claiming to want luxurious outdoor spaces. Children spent less than 40 minutes and adults less than 15 minutes a week in their backyard.
Much like how we claim to love God and people, people are very skeptical if our actions do not match our words.
The value of words cannot be overstated. Words can build up or tear down, heal, or hurt. They can be used to express love or hate, to create or destroy.
In the Bible, God is often described as a God of his word. He is faithful and trustworthy, and he always keeps his promises. This is an important example for us to follow.
If we want to be people of honor, we need to be people who keep our word. We need to be reliable and trustworthy and do what we say we will do.
If we want to love God and people, we must become more like Jesus. And one of the best ways to do that is through discipleship.
Discipleship is a process of learning from Jesus and growing in our relationship with him. It involves studying the Bible, praying, and serving others.
Discover what your next step in discipleship might be in Coffee Creek’s Spiritual Growth Plan here.
