And
this is my prayer, that your love will keep on growing more and more with full
knowledge and insight, so that you may be able to choose what is best and be
pure and blameless until the day when the Messiah returns. Philippians
1:9-10
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February, 2017
The knowledge of scripture and its interpretations had
not only divided Christians but also set us against each other. One
denomination against another with criticisms, as preaching of hate spew from
the pews of the church congregation, because of doctrinal differences. Aside that,
the ones we are guilty of individually, when we disagree with a brother or
sister because of our new knowledge or insight. Do you realize that most bible
scholars or knowledgeable preachers are often those that demonstrate little or
no love at all?
There is nothing of course wrong in acquiring
knowledge and insight of scriptures, it’s only a problem when we divide the
body of Christ because of it. Knowledge can make you proud unknowingly or
unteachable. But the summation of the Law (Torah) and Prophets is to reveal
love to God and humanity. Therefore, the acquisition of knowledge is subject to
the demonstration of our love. Without love we cannot handle the truths of
scriptures and instruct others in the things of God, because the Kingdom of God
is not an institution but a PERSON, Christ.
The prayer of Paul above reveals his and God’s desire for
believers then and ultimately now. I also believe this is the driving force
behind all Paul’s epistles which interpretations we often wrest to the
destruction of the priceless relationship we have in the body of Christ. Your
love must increase more and more for God, His church and for all humanity,
daily your love must grow. You must not only seek to know, you must know how to
love and increase in it. Only then can we be pure and blameless before Christ
and the throne of God. Anger,
bitterness, unforgiveness, divisions, variance, hatred, spite and offences can
be attributed to knowledge but certainly not LOVE.
Purpose in your heart to love all men and be at peace
with them. Love helps you to become gentle and meek, not rash in communicating
the gospel. Largeness of heart must precede a large mind. Strive to love more
and you’ll keep your heart in purity. When
gifts and knowledge shall fade, love alone shall remain. For love alone shall
endure all eternity. Love is the excellent way, be on its path and walk in its
light everyday of your life Amen.
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