No matter what we do in life there will always be conditions. Even in our leisure activities there are certain guidelines we must follow. Take for example, rock climbing. A friend of mine in Texas has been into rock climbing for many years. One day, as we talked about his hobby, he said that a rock climber has to find the right line up the mountain or cliff. If not then you put yourself at a greater risk of falling. He also uses the assistance of rope and metal holders to reduce the chance of injury.
Just like everything else in life, we need to become familiar with the conditions of our faith. Jesus says that the most important one to realize is love. Love is like finding the right line of our ascent; it is like using ropes and holders so we will not fall. Love is a necessary condition of being a disciple of Jesus. In John’s Gospel, Jesus told his disciples to love one another. Many Christians are missing out on this condition as they try to climb the mountain blindly. They take no regard to the path they are taking until they get to the point where they are stuck.
Do not get stuck! Don’t risk serious harm to yourself and others around you. Start loving your brothers and sisters.
IronMaker’s Daily Challenge: Jesus said to love our Christian brothers and sisters. Search your Bible and find out who else Jesus commanded us to love.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, help me to love those around me today. Help me to love as you have loved me. Amen.
Dennis Gossett
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