The Imperative of Love

The Beloved Disciple wrote by THE SPIRIT in 1 John chapter 3:

7 Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous.

8 He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.

The Beloved Disciple John understood that Love overcomes the works of the devil.  Sin and lawlessness are not found among those who walk in Love and Our Elder Brother was given the direct purpose to destroy the works of the devil.  Those who aspire to be mature Sons will embrace the same purpose for Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

There is no question that sin is abounding in the world today so how much more important that the Sons and Daughters focus on the intense Love required to destroy the works of the devil found throughout the land.  He who sins is of the devil thus we should have no problem in identifying those who need Love in their lives.  We need not isolate ourselves except when we are in our prayer closets receiving instructions for the day.  The works of the devil is the issue, not the person who is enslaved by the devil.  Let us draw near unto FATHER and allow The Holy Spirit to draw men unto us so that we too might destroy the works of the devil.

2 Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.

3 And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.

Our responsibility is to purify ourselves just as Jesus is pure.  We are to be a spotless bride when presented to Him.  By THE SPIRIT it is written in 1 Peter chapter 1:

22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart,

Paul wrote in Ephesians chapter 5:

25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her,

26 that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word,

27 that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.

Each time we read these anointed Words we are being cleansed of our blemishes resulting in a greater purity.  The spots and wrinkles are being removed by the power contained in the Word.  If we change priorities and set aside the Word then we take on the spots and wrinkles of the world.  We must not let ourselves become “void” of HIS Word in us but constantly plant the pure seed of the Word so that only good fruit come forth, especially Love.  Jesus knew His mission and never let the world’s influence redirect His priorities.  We must do the same.  There will be days when our bodies may ache and we may be emotionally drained but we must become even more determined to embrace HIS Word for us during these times of suffering.  The enemy will attempt to move us toward compromise but we must stand his cunning deception!

In Ephesians chapter 6:

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

The word “wiles” means- cunning arts, deceit, craft, trickery.  We must not underestimate our foe but our strongest defense is first and foremost Agape Love.  Walking in Truth, faith, peace, righteousness, salvation, and being led by THE SPIRIT result because of our Love walk.  If we have the right foundation, we cannot be overcome by the “wiles” of the devil.  It is imperative that Love be our guiding force.

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