Introduction: What is love? Loving others is a good thing as God loves us but we struggle with it. You can’t love God without loving your brother. 1 John 4:20, Mathew 22: 39-40
Two – Fold Love to Others
Who is our neighbour? People around us- believers and unbelievers.
Love to our neighbour is twofold
- Civil love to the unbelievers. Deut. 10:19, Matthew 22:39 Lev 19: 33-34
- Holy love: to brethren, fellow believers Gal 6: 10, I John 3:14
Why you must show Love to Unbelievers
- They are God’s creation Psalm 33:6 Colossians 1:16
- Your love to them make catalyst their turning to God 1 Corinthians 9: 19-22 e
- It fulfills the Law.
How to show love to your Neighbour
- Looking out for their wellbeing Phil.2:4
- Sharing in their joys and sorrows Romans 12: 15
- It means acting with compassion Prov 3:28
- It means forgiving them John 13:34
- Pray for them James 5:16 John 6:44 2 Timothy 2: 25
Conclusion: Loving your nonbelieving friends is very vital. Your testimony may make them see Christianity as an option. Only you can show them what a loving Christian is like and what the faith is really about.