Love One Another

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Encouragement for your daily walk with God 

One day, a man was walking across a bridge and saw another man standing on the edge, about to jump off. He immediately ran to him and said, "Stop! Don't do it!" "Well, why shouldn't I?" he replied. The other said, "Well, there's so much to live for!" "Like what”? "Well … are you religious or atheist?" "Religious." "Me too! And are you Christian or Jewish?" "Christian." "Me too! Are you Catholic or Protestant?" "Protestant." "Me too! Are you Episcopalian or Baptist?” "Baptist." "Wow! Me too! Are you Baptist Church of God or Baptist Church of the Lord?" "Baptist Church of God." "Me too! Are you Original Baptist Church of God, or are you Reformed Baptist Church of God?" "Reformed Baptist Church of God." "Me too! Are you Reformed Baptist Church of God, reformation of 1879, or Reformed Baptist Church of God, reformation of 1915?" "Reformed Baptist Church of God, reformation of 1915!" To which he said, "Die, you heretic!" and pushed him off the bridge.

The body of Christ is one big family. And like many families, when we get together, our discussions often turn into arguments on a variety of topics. Maybe you’ve heard the phrase: two Christians, five opinions? I think we’d be better off if we laughed at ourselves instead of keeping score who argued the best. If we did, we might actually learn from one another.  

To be sure, we differ in opinion on some, even many, issues. But we are going to be together in heaven for eternity so why not learn to live in peace with one another now! It’s something the world needs to see in us. If they saw Christ followers truly loving one another, it would make a difference!

By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:35