DO EVERYTHING IN LOVE
Keywords 16:14
Do everything in love.
1. Paul’s last exhortation
for the Corinthian Christians is: Be on your guard in the midst of
deception of the devil; stand firm in the faith against all relativistic ideas
and temptations; be courageous and strong in the grace of Jesus to persevere
hardships and do God’s work.
Most of all, Paul encouraged them to do everything in love. The problem of
division or broken relationships in the church can be solved when we bear each
other’s weaknesses and do everything in love. When the love
of Christ becomes our motive and life source, we can do it all in love.
2. Paul
recognized and honored some of the leaders in Corinth. He reminded the
congregation of the leaders’ labor of
love behind the scenes and urged the believers to recognize their service for
the Lord and submit to such leaders. Paul delivered greetings from the churches
in Asia including Aquila and Priscilla, who helped Paul pioneer the church in
Corinth and now was serving house church ministry in Ephesus. Paul ends his
letter by mentioning the grace of Jesus which covers all our sins and his love
that unifies his people. When we abide in the grace of Jesus and love one
another, God blesses us and our community. Paul longed for the coming of the
Lord. This is our longing too.
Prayer Lord, thank
you for your grace and love for me. Help me to stand firm in the faith and do
all things in love.
One Word Come, Lord
Jesus!
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