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John 13-14

John 13:34-35 (ESV)

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

What are you known for? Everybody is known for something. Some people are known for being complainers. Have you ever met a complainer? Someone who is always unhappy or has something negative to say. Some people are known for their lack of compromise. Some are known for their overwhelming encouragement. Some for their strength, some for their wealth, some for their amazing athletic ability, some of their creative ability, some for their stories and some people, some people are known for their love. There is great joy in being around someone who truly loves others.

Jesus tells the disciples how the world should recognize them, by their love for one another. Not by what organization they are a part of, or what political party they associate with, what sports team they cheer for, or how culturally relevant they might be. They will be known; people will know they are followers of Christ by their love for one another.

Our love for one another should set us apart. It should shine brightly in darkness, just as the lighthouse on top of Mt. Vernon shines in the dark. Our love should be a beacon of hope to other people. Too often churches and Christians are known for other things. Let us be known by our love. May we live this verse out every day. I praise the Lord to be a part of church who does that and truly loves one another. May we be known by our love.

They’ll know we are Christians by our love:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEwb51LawAI
~Pastor Tony

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