Love...

Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil: hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.
 
Bless those who persecute you: bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord. To the contrary, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:9-21)

We live in a world where love is as fake as a 3 dollar bill. The word love is thrown around casually and applies to anything from our favorite sports team to food, from our friends to our car. Society teaches that love is temporary. As a result, people continue to look for something to fill that empty spot in their lives.

The word of God calls us to love in a different way. A genuine way. We love people because when we were lost in our sins, God loved us and gave His son for us so we would be able to have eternal life.

There are no really profound thoughts today... just a reminder that our definitions for love... the way that we should view the world... it's all found in the Bible. Let's remember to seek the answers in the word of God.

Selah