“Now the end of the commandment is charity
out of a pure heart, and of a
good conscience, and of faith
unfeigned.” I Tim
1:5
The commandment of servitude through love, not hindered
by speculative motives, but in Godly edification which Christ calls us all to accomplish,
has precursors for its effectiveness in our lives. In order to accomplish God’s
will, one has to reach the point where good intentions give way to purposeful
acts. Paul encourages Timothy to be purposeful in order to love others as God has
called us; this requires on our part a Pure
Heart, Godly love has to be seated and secured from within, not merely by
outwardly expression; Good Conscience,
a spirit free from the violation of guilt when a man knowingly acts in
continual wrong; Unfeigned (sincere) Faith, that does not quarrel with its
obedience to the truth of God’s word or hindered in confidence in the promises
it offers.
Love isn’t something you fall into; it’s purposeful in
order to serve others. (1 Cor 16:14)
HSAY…Todd
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