BE MOTIVATED BY LOVE

 Romans 12:9-21

BE MOTIVATED BY LOVE

   

    In our text, Apostle Paul charges the Corinthians Christians to love sincerely. This sincere love would enable them give honour to and live in harmony with others (v. 10&16); it would help them to be  zealous in serving the Lord hopefully and patiently even in trouble, never giving up on God (v.12). This genuine love would make them contribute towards the needs of others (v. 13); enable them bless those who were cruel to them; not repay evil but  feeding the enemy when the need arose (v. 14, 17 & 20). The Christian is expected to strive to live at peace with everyone; never seeking to avenge himself/herself, for vengeance belongs to Lord, but to run away from all evil and hold fast to that which is good.

    Child of God, the Lord's way is the way of love. He does nothing without love and His actions are motivated by the same. That is why He has not dealt with us according to our sins nor has He rewarded us according to our iniquities. As His children, He would have us act in love towards others whether they are friend or foes. The love we are to display must be sincere and not pretentious. This is when we can be like our Father in heaven who rains on both the evil and the good. So, today let your actions be motivated by love, that will see you bless those who curse you provide for the needy and strengthen you to live at peace with all people. And those who come across you today will feel the impact of God's love through you.

PRAYER:    Dear Lord, help me to genuinely love others as You love me.