19/06/2026
THE LOVE OF CHRIST
One emphasis in Paul's epistles is the love of Christ, which is because of its central place in our Christian faith and how precisely it reveals God.
At the newbirth, we receive a takeoff measure of this love. As we stay and grow in the word and fellowship, both in theory and practice (1John3:18), this love begins to grow more and more (Phil.1:9) with evidence in specific deeds.
In Rom 8:35 Paul passionately exclaims "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?"
Now, here is the message: believers who do not grow in love are the ones with the following traits (no attempt to exhaust the list):
Those who continue to struggle with sin.
Those who struggle to commit to God, the kingdom, the church and the programme of God.
Those who struggle to commune with the brethren.
Those who struggle to show kindness to others.
Those who struggle with patience with people, leadership, mentorship and the growth process.
Those who struggle with forgiveness for offenders and trust for others.
Those who struggle to financially and generously support the church and missions.
Those who struggle with oblations such as offerings, tithes and all financial issues relating to the house of God.
Those who struggle to give to the poor and needy.
Those who struggle to preach to the unsaved even after being in church for many years or prefer to head for the exit door when compelled to preach.
Those who are false brethren in Paul's terminology, troubling the unity and true brotherhood of the church.
We know this because Paul teaches us in 2Cor.5:14 that it's the love of Christ that constrains us...
I pray that your love for God will grow exceedingly with fruits of righteousness to show, in Jesus' name!