Today’s Thought “Loose Lips…” G. Ward

 

1 John 3:18

Little children, let’s not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth.

 

I would call this section of chapter 3 of 1 John a synopsis in empathy, that is an ability to understand another’s dilemma and compassionately so. Followers of Christ seek to practice righteousness, whereas others invent their own righteousness in accordance to what’s popular and because small portions of believers exist in a world filled with those un-surrendered to Christ, we appear odd, even self-righteous, particularly since we won’t involve ourselves with any appearance of unrighteousness. So, John invites every believer to know that regardless of what fellowship we frequent, the household of faith must prioritize one another; for to say I love you is cheapened when consolation from one is needed, along with material needs to thereafter witness our mouths echo, “I’ll be praying for you” to then move on to a pursuit in happiness, while misery victimizes your brother or sister.

Father God, Your Truth says that You’ll never leave us, nor forsake us and whereas Your Truth also insists that we, Your followers seek to imitate You, may we cease lip service and serve You by serving others; forgetting about ourselves and concentrating on all You’ve provided through sending Your Only Son – Jesus, whereby we praise You for such Perfect rescue. In HIS Name we pray, Amen.