And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:


When you read this passage, you might ask...how can love cover a multitude of sins? We know that Jesus Christ, God in the flesh, sacrificed his life on the cross so our sins can be forgiven. Jesus did this out of love for everyone...His creation, so we can have a personal relationship with him. What a true definition of love.


But how about us? How can loving others cover sin? I am quickly reminded of the passage in 1 Corinthians 13 that speaks about love:


⁴ Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. ⁵ It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. ⁶ Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. ⁷ It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.


It seems today people are looking out for #1. No longer do you see doors being held open for others, people stop to assist someone along the roadway who are broken down..the list goes on. Its easy to get discouraged and angered by those who offend us in their pursuit of "me". I will admit, its hard for me to love others unconditionally when I have been offended. 


To love others like Christ, we MUST surrender the "ME" and look at others with the eyes of Christ. Our response to someone's bitter attitude and actions towards us can and should be a reflection of Christ's love  in us and through us to them! By doing so, it will throw a blanket on their fire and extinguish the flames of anger, hate and evil.


Love is a powerful emotion. It does things that are not natural by world's standards. Read the passage again in 1 Corinthians 13 and ask God to help you love others unconditionally. By doing so, the love you share with others will be representative of Christ's love for us. You never know...your loving attitude might be enough to open the door for conversation about salvation. Pray for God's love to fuel your thoughts, words and actions and see the world around you change! God bless friends!