Simple Yet Complicated

A new command I give you: Love one another.As I have loved you, so you must love one another.By this, all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

– John 13:34-35

Jesus has made it clear that we should love one another.As Christians, we should learn how to be mindful of our surroundings, that includes the people around us.We do not only show love to those who love us but also to those who ‘don’t’.Love can be shown in so many different ways.But the perfect way to describe love is written in the Bible as well.

Love is patient, love is kind.It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

– I Corinthians 13:4-7

That is love – the best way to define it.

Before, I thought that when you do something good and just be who you are, everybody would love you – no one would even care to hate you.But I was wrong.In life, there are instances where some would hate you, or even get jealous of you.However, that does not mean that you have to do the same to them too.As Christians, we should learn how to set aside our earthly feelings and focus on what Jesus taught us to do.That is to love one another.If someone needs our help, we should offer them a lending hand.If someone needs to share something, offer them your listening ears.If someone needs a shoulder to cry on, be willing to be there for them.Loving is not just about telling people you love them. It is about caring for them.It is about being aware of other people’s needs.It is about thinking what you could do to help them, not what they could do to help you.Jesus showed this kind of love by dying on the cross to save us.He is the epitome of love.

I would also like to share how my parents showed their love – not just to their children but also to other people.My parents are such loving people.They are always ready to help, even though you do not seek for them.I remember when I was still in my elementary days.I wonder why my parents were so eager to offer their help to people who were not their responsibility.Those days, I thought, what if these people would abuse their compassion.Even the mere thought of that got me mad.Nevertheless, I slowly understood them.As parents, they wanted their children to know the value of being a Christian – not just in words, but also in actions.Occasionally, they taught my brother and me how to live a Christian life.It does not mean one has to be poor and suffer in order to be one.Being a Christian means to love.Life in this world is just borrowed.Each of us has his/her own purpose.Life with a purpose gives us meaning.Having meaning gives us joy in living – and sharing this joy with others as well.

So what are you waiting for?Start now.Love.

God bless you all!

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