Did you ever notice that some Christians act decidedly unchristian while trying to prove how godly they are?

One example is a man who angrily shuts his hymnbook and pouts through the rest of the service if the song leader does not sing every verse of a song.

Another example is the church where members argue against adding a new service geared toward youth because they dislike the music.

Then there is the church in which the middle aisle is a demarcation line between two social classes of people who refuse to mix. As Christians, we must stand for truth as spelled out in the Bible. Though truth was not violated in any of these situations, these professing followers of Christ acted in decidedly unloving ways. They chose to protect personal preferences rather than demonstrate the love of Jesus to a watching world.

As we read 1 John 4:7-21, we see that God’s love seeks to transform our behavior. In His love, we don’t react disdainfully toward others simply because we don’t agree.

Jesus said, “By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35). Do others see the love of Jesus in you?

— Our Daily Bread

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If you never felt pain, How would you know that I am a Healer?

If you never had to pray, How would you know that I am a Deliverer?

If you never had a trial, How could you call yourself an overcomer?

If you never felt sadness, How would you know that I am Comforter?

If you never made a mistake, How would you know that I am a Forgiver?

If you knew all, How would you know that I will answer your question?

If you never were in trouble, How would you know that I will come to your rescue?

If you never were broken, Then how would you know that I can make you whole?

If you never had a problem, How would you know that I can solve them?

If you never had any suffering, then how would you know what I went through?

If you never went through fire, Then how would you become pure?

If I gave you all things, How would you appreciate them?

If  I never corrected you, How would you know that I love you?

If you had all power, Then how would you learn to depend on Me?

If your life was perfect, Then what would you need for me?

Love,

Jesus

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