The Beatles sang, "All You Need Is Love". If they had been singing about God's love, there would have been a grain of truth in that statement. But what usually goes by the name 'love' in popular culture, is not authentic love at all; it's a deadly fraud, far from being all you need. -Pastor Kent W. Clark
This past Sunday, Pastor Clark dove into a discussion on the topic of love, and how the Bible defines it.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. -1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Paul set straight, the Church of Corinth; their beliefs became heavily influenced by pagan tradition. Much like the Church of Corinth, our society, even as it exists within the church today, has perverted the definition of love. That word is often tossed around with little to no foundation to support it.
The Bible models love after God's selfless love for us through Jesus Christ, who gave His life to save His people from their sins. That is our standard.
(Ephesians 5:1-3, Ephesians 4:32, John 15:13, 1 John 4:11)
We ought to love other people as God has loved us. God knows about all of our sins. God knows how badly we fall short. Yet God loves us with an everlasting love and forgives us of our sins against Him, over and over again.
True love is always sacrificial. True love doesn't think about self. It's not narcissistic. It's giving, it's self-giving, it's merciful, compassionate, sympathetic, kind, generous, and patient.
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Kent Clark
What Is Love? Sermon Highlights Grace Gospel Fellowship
Kent Ward Clark is the Senior Pastor of Grace Gospel Fellowship and Chief Executive Officer of Grace Centers of Hope, (www.gracecentersofhope.org) Oakland County, Michigan’s oldest and largest homeless shelter for 20 years. Over the years, his vision and leadership has...
