In 1 John 4:8 we read that, “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.”  The Bible makes it clear that God is love.  This means that whenever we serve other people in love, we are helping God with his mission, and whenever we act in an unloving manner towards others, we are hindering his work. 

This principle is true, regardless of our faith, religion, or worldview.  Jesus’ disciples failed to understand this, so they tried to stop a man who was trying to help someone else in Jesus’ name because he was not a part of their group.  When they explained this to Jesus he replied, “Do not stop him, for whoever is not against you is for you” (Luke 9:50).

God is love.  He loves us, and he wants to share his love with others through us.

God bless,

Roland Talamaivao-Amituanai