How does 1john 4 7 12 explain the relationship between loving God and loving others?
In 1 John 4:7-12 we learn that, first and foremost, love isn’t chiefly represented by our love for God so much as God’s love for us. God’s love is the source from which all real love flows. God loved us enough to sacrifice his Son even though humanity didn’t deserve it.
What reason does St John gives in commanding us to love one another?
Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God. Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love. In this way the love of God was revealed to us: God sent his only-begotten Son into the world so that we might have life through him.
How do we show love to one another?
Five Ways to Express Love
- Gifts. Some people express and feel love through gift-giving.
- Acts. Another way to express love is to do something kind or helpful for another person.
- Time. Spending quality time together is also an expression of love.
- Touch. Love can be expressed through physical affection.
- Words.
How are we to love one another?
We love one another by living at peace with them. You can live at peace with others by not saying hateful comments or speeches towards them, not looking for their trouble, provoking them, etc. And when offense arises, seek to make peace by either apologizing or forgiving. Jesus lived at peace with everyone.
What does 1 John 4 4 mean?
John answers that in 1 John 4:4 by saying that those who are “from God have overcome them.” Those who are “from God” are identified in verse 6 as those who listened to the apostle John (and presumably the testimony of the other apostles as well).
What God says about love?
1 Corinthians 13:4-5: 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.