Jesus identified love for fellow believers as the distinguishing mark of His disciples. He elevated the standard from 'love your neighbor as yourself' to 'love one another as I have loved you,' making His sacrificial love our benchmark. This love serves as a powerful witness to the world, reflecting the love within the Godhead itself. Practically, we show this love by communicating it verbally and demonstrating it through actions, viewing other believers as friends rather than servants. When we fail to love fellow Christians, we cannot truly claim to love God.

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From Series: "One Another"

The "One Another" statements in Scripture call us to live out our faith not in isolation, but in deep, Christ-centered community. Commands like love one another, forgive one another, and bear with one another aren’t suggestions—they're the blueprint for how believers are meant to reflect Jesus in a watching world. In this series, we’ll explore these powerful imperatives and what they reveal about God’s vision for His Church. As we learn to put others before ourselves, healing, unity, and spiritual growth become possible—not just personally, but collectively, as the body of Christ.

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