This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.
John 10:11 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." (see all chapter 10)
And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.
John 15:13 "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." (see verses 9-17)
Philippians 2:17 But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. (see verses 1-18)
1 Thessalonians 2:7b-8 Just as a nursing mother cares for her children, so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well. (see all chapter 2)
If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them,
Deuteronomy 15:7-8 If anyone is poor among your fellow Israelites in any of the towns of the land the LORD your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward them. Rather, be openhanded and freely lend them whatever they need. (see verses 1-11)
James 2:15-16 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, "Go in peace; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? (see verses 14-26)
how can the love of God be in that person?
1 John 4:20 Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother of sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. (see verses 7-21)
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
Ezekiel 33:31 "My people come to you, as they usually do, and sit before you to hear your words, but they do not put them into practice. Their mouths speak love, but their hearts are greedy for unjust gain." (see verses 21-33)
Romans 12:9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. (see all chapter 12)
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