LOVE AND LIGHT

 

LOVE AND LIGHT

I John 2:10 Anyone who loves other Christians is living in the light and does not cause anyone to stumble. NLT

Living in Christ dictates how we love. If we truly love others, we will be careful not to hinder them in their walk with the Lord. We will be careful what we say and do so that we don't cause anyone to stumble. We will take seriously the effect we have on our fellow believers.

When we are in discussions about the Bible, we will think before we speak so that we don't say things that the Bible does not teach. It is easy to talk about our opinions, but unless our opinions are formed by the Holy Spirit, we can say things that will confuse others or cause them to believe things that aren't true. It is imperative that we are well-grounded in the Word before we endeavor to speak with authority on it.

When we are with others, we will be careful how we act. We will strive to control our actions and reactions. When we begin to lose control of ourselves, we will remove ourselves from the situation before we conduct ourselves in an ungodly way. It is not easy to do, but for the sake of our witness, we must strive to do it.

We will not take advantage of others. We will treat them with kindness and respect. We will to the best of our ability be a help and not a hindrance to their walk with the Lord. We will be good influencers and not bad influencers in the walk of faith of those we come in contact with.

If you love the Lord, it will show in how you live amongst His children and the world. You will not be a stumbling block to someone's faith.