For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
God’s love for us is powerful. Because He loved the world He gave us the gift of His son, Jesus Christ. This perfect gift is available to us and the Billions of people who inhabit the earth. He loves each of us regardless of the color of our skin, where we live or what language we speak. He loves the people of this world. We honor this gift by loving God and His Word. We honor God by loving one another. Each life, each soul has value. This value is not based on wealth or lack of it. It is not based on achievements or sitting in places of position or power. He loves us and we are commanded to love one another. Demonstrating love where the darkness of poverty, hunger, violence, slavery and oppression exist brings light to the world. Even in this age of human advancement, hatred and disregard for life are pervasive in the land. We are called to love each individual as a member of the human family; love, not hate; love, not fear.
Let me give you a new command: Love one another. In the same way I loved you, you love one another. This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples—when they see the love you have for each other. John 13:34-35 MSG
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