What Am I Known for Loving?

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Jesus said we should be known for our love for one another.¹  The term love involves our affections, loyalty, and passions.  Jesus said that “whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.”²

When you put these two statements of Jesus together you are left with the powerful question, “What am I known for loving?

We sling the term love around in all kinds of ways today to talk about our affections and passions.  We love sports, a favorite movie, or a delicious meal.  Jesus is saying we should make sure we value the right things.  We need to make sure our love is appropriately placed.

The question of our love;  is really a question of our priorities.  What would others say you love?

Would they say you love your sports, beer, fun times, or money?  Maybe you love your job or your new truck.  What would others say you love?

Or would they say you love the Lord’s church?  Do they see your love of family and others?  Would they say you love the Word of God?

Other people know our passions.  Jesus says we should be known for loving one another.  He says we should not love this life, but rather hate all of its entrapments.

What are you known for loving?

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¹ John 13:34-35

² John 12:25

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  1. Excellent question!

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