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bluidkiti · 03-03-2017, 08:31 AM

True Love

Love must be sincere. Romans 12:9

The word "love" is probably the most used and least understood word in any language.

Jesus Christ came to demonstrate the meaning of true love when He willingly gave His life for all humanity. He took our punishment upon Himself to redeem us from our sinfulness. As He said, "Greater love has no one for this, that he lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13

True love involves making sacrifices for the sake of another. It is tolerant, patient and understanding, even in the most trying circumstances. It involves forgiveness and giving of yourself for the benefit of others. It means to love others as Jesus loves you.

Grace for Each Moment

-- I am going to extend today's devotional for a moment. The author says we need to love others as Jesus loves us. I am adding that we must also love OURSELVES as Jesus loves us. For those battling an addiction - that is a hard concept because of the feelings of unworthiness. In fact, you must learn to love yourself first before you can adequately love others.

03-03-2017, 08:31 AM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 73,887	True Love True Love Love must be sincere. Romans 12:9 The word "love" is probably the most used and least understood word in any language. Jesus Christ came to demonstrate the meaning of true love when He willingly gave His life for all humanity. He took our punishment upon Himself to redeem us from our sinfulness. As He said, "Greater love has no one for this, that he lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13 True love involves making sacrifices for the sake of another. It is tolerant, patient and understanding, even in the most trying circumstances. It involves forgiveness and giving of yourself for the benefit of others. It means to love others as Jesus loves you. Grace for Each Moment -- I am going to extend today's devotional for a moment. The author says we need to love others as Jesus loves us. I am adding that we must also love OURSELVES as Jesus loves us. For those battling an addiction - that is a hard concept because of the feelings of unworthiness. In fact, you must learn to love yourself first before you can adequately love others. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

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