All through the scriptures, Jesus is our example of love, and what we are striving to do in our Christian lives..He gave Himself to us as the "perfect" sacrifice to God, and He was the sweet smelling aroma...as we give ourselves in acts of love to others, we can be that sweet aroma to God...I was thinking about this and wondering to myself, what is love really, and more importantly, how do we demonstrate it?? To be able to practice love, we need to know what it is biblically. Throughout Scripture, love is characterized as an action. First of all, love teaches the truth to others and ministers to their needs..it sets an example by serving others and stimulating them to grow. It covers other people's faults and forgives. Love also endures the problems and idiosyncrasies of others and sacrifices on their behalf. Self-sacrificial love gives spiritual truth, help, and concern to those in need...that's the heart of Christian living, it's the magnet that can attract the world..
Again, all of this is so much easier said than done. I do try and love and give of myself, but at the same time find myself falling so short of where I really feel like I should be. At least in my attitudes sometimes. I think for me I need to remember that I am doing these things for GOD, and to please Him, and that if no one ever knows or appreciates things I do, it is OK...it doesn't make it less pleasing to Him...
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