DISTINGUISHING NATURE OF LOVE

Jesus said, "By this [love] all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another" (John 13:35). ​When we demonstrate Christian love, it distinguishes believers from the rest of the world. Notice Jesus did not say that people will know that you are my disciples if you promote My agenda, or wear Christian T-shirts, face cap or bracelet, or have a gospel decal on your car, but rather if you love one another. A watching world will be persuaded not when our values are promoted but when we become purveyors of Love. The vivacious virtue of Love distinguishes the Christian. From the very beginning, God's plan was to develop a people that reflected His Character. And what is His Character? Love. "God is love, and the one who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him. In this, love is perfected with us so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world" (1 John 4:16-17). Believers are God's advertisement to a watching society as to how individuals could best live in that society. In fact, Christian love will always be the best apologetic that the church has. ​Love always makes a difference and always brings out the best no matter what. We are His ambassadors, representing Him to the world. And when we love as He has loved us, it will make the difference. People will notice. Christian love is indispensable.