1 Peter 1:22 “Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying truth so that you have a sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart.”
You have purified yourselves by obeying the truth:
· By accepting as true the action of Christ on our behalf, sent by the Father to shed His blood as a perfect sacrifice for our sins
· By preparing our minds to be self-controlled
· By depending on the grace of God that will be given when Christ is reveled
· Being holy as He is holy
· By living in reverent fear
· By understanding our hope and faith is in God
· By confessing our sins and weaknesses.
So that you have a sincere love for your brothers:
Lord, I think Peter is saying here that all Jews are considered “family” because of their heritage through birth, but they do not really love all other Jews. But now that they are a “blood bought” family, they have a sincere love for their Christian brothers and sisters that supersedes their first blood line. Now they are true brothers in spirit as well.
Love one another deeply, from the heart.
Lord, no more lip service. No more facades. Loving deeply demands action:
· Service to one another
· Time spent together in fellowship not just socializing
· Earnest prayer for one another
· Providing for one another
· Having deep conversations about the word
· Encouraging one another daily
So it must be with us Christians today. Each Christian is our brother and sister, and we must accept them as they are with the grace, mercy, unconditional love and patience that have been given to us. Your command is very clear.
Lord, I must confess here that at times I am too busy with my own chores, work, or family to reach out to my other brothers and sisters of faith, even to our vary small Sunday School class. Please forgive me, Lord, help me to make better use of my time for eternal value.
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