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Loving The Brethren A man and his wife visited an orphanage where they hoped to adopt a child. In an interview with the boy they had decided they wanted, they told him in glowing terms about the many things they could give him. To their amazement, the little fellow said, “If you have nothing to offer except a good home, clothes, toys, and the other things that most kids have - why - I would just as soon stay here."
Even little boys know that people are not supposed to live by bread alone! As Christian brethren, we too, need the love of one another. Jesus said that we are to “love your neighbor as yourself.” ( Matthew 22:39 ) Paul said, “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;” ( Romans 12:10 ) John taught, “We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love abides in death.” ( 1 John 3:14 ) Perhaps the greatest reason for this is seen in the words of Jesus, “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” ( John 13:35 ) { selected |
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