What makes a Christian different from the rest of the world? What is supposed to be so

different about the church that people in the world will want to be a part of it? What is supposed

to be so different about the church that when a Christian leaves, or is disciplined, they want to

repent and come back?

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one

another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John

13:34-35).

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not

dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love

does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always

hopes, always perseveres (1 Corinthians 13:4-7).

“As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Now remain in My love. If you keep My

commands, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commands and remain in

His love. … You are My friends if you do what I command. … This is My command: Love each

other” (John 15:9-17).

Your assignment this week is to show your love through one additional act toward at least

one member of our congregation. Someone not in your house or your significant other. Do

something that they will notice, it does not have to be something big and you don't have to let

them know who it was, just that it was a fellow member. Show your love to your brother or sister

in Christ.

~ Brad Tolbert