“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34,35
A new commandment? What’s new about it? For a start it isn’t listed in the 10 commandments, and Jesus seemed to think we needed a reminder that love is important, and to get our priorities right. These verses are packed with good things we need to take to heart.
Jesus said said it, so we need to take notice of His authority.
Jesus loves us, always has, and always will, with an unconditional, pure love.
We are to love one another, because that is the best way. It’s Jesus’ way.
People will know we are His followers without any doubt or guessing. Do you want to show others you are serious about their salvation? Love them. Do you want to witness in the greatest way possible? Love them. Do you want to be like Jesus? Love your friends and your enemies.
People will then see Jesus in you, and what better way than love to be a witness, and to draw people to the gospel of salvation?
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