Growing Love

Your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing. – 2 Thessalonians 1:3.

The Thessalonians were growing in their love. Too often we think of love as either on or off, all or nothing. Paul tells us that we can nurture and grow love. True love is not static; it reaches out and draws others in. God loves us so much that he sent his Son to die in our place. When we talk to people about Christ, our love must be like his—we must willingly give up our own comfort and security so that others might receive God’s love. We can grow in love by not limiting our contact to those of our own race, nation, or community. Are there people or groups that, by your attitude or behavior, you are brushing aside? Take a step to grow in love and reach out to others.

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