1 John 3:1-10
1. This love is transforming, v. 1b-3
“In the world it is call Tolerance, but in hell it is called Despair…the sin that believes in nothing, cares for nothing, seeks to know nothing, interferes with nothing, enjoys nothing, hates nothing, finds purpose in nothing, lives for nothing, and remains alive because there is nothing for which it will die.”
-Dorothy Sayers
a) “we are God’s children”-
b) “what we will be has not yet appeared”
c) “we shall be like Him”-
2. This love destroys, v. 4-9
3. This love clarifies, v. 10
-Amos 5:21-27
Questions for reflection…
What has changed the most about you this year?
What do you want to understand more as a result of this morning?
Was there one thing in particular that you want to discuss with your family over lunch?
Before you leave this morning, what should you pray about?