A Symbol of Significance
January 30, 2015
Steven Ackley, Associate Pastor | College & Young Adults
Symbols have been used for thousands of years as a visible
sign to point those who see it to a thought, idea, message, or agenda. One of
the purposes of the Church is that the people of God would serve as a symbol of
sorts, representing God and His message of salvation through Christ for the
world to see. In John 13 we see this picture as Jesus says, “By this all people
will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
According to Jesus, the way Christians treat other Christians is actually to be
our identifying mark as Christ-followers.
One of the reasons that this love for one another is so
distinct is that genuine love is an uncommon way for people to treat one
another. As we’ve seen throughout this week, to truly love another person
requires us to seek the best for others no matter the cost to us. This message
of sacrifice is the antithesis of the world’s motto. Would you be willing to
pause today and ask these simple questions: “Is my love for other Christians
distinct? Is my love for other Christians obvious? Is my love for other
Christians selfless, sacrificial, and convincing?” The Bible doesn’t say that
the world will know us by an emblem on our car, a necklace, or even our
buildings. The Bible says that the world will know us by our love for one
another.
TWEET
THIS: The Bible doesn’t say the world will know us by an emblem,
a building, or clothes; but instead by our love for one another. Jn. 13:35
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ADDITIONAL
SCRIPTURES: Philippians 2:3-4
