Daily Devotional--12/25/09

1 John 3:11-14

Love in Action

11This is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another. ¹²Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own actions were evil and his brother's were righteous. ¹³Do not be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you. ¹⁴We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. Anyone who does not love remains in death.

• What practical applications can we glean from these verses?
• What does it mean to love one's brother? How can we show it?
• Who is my brother?
  • My own "flesh and blood."
  • Other believers.
  • Those people I feel a kinship with.
  • Anyone.
  • Other _____________
• When do you struggle with loving someone else?
• Is it easier to love with words or in actions?
• How will you usse your time and resources to show your love to someone this week?

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