Standards

Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. – 1 John 4:11

The exact phrase “love one another” appears 13 times in the New Testament; all except one by Paul are found in John’s Gospel or letters. (The idea it coveys is mentioned at least another 9 times I found with a quick search.) This verse tells us that the standard is set for us. Our love for others must reflect God’s standard – His love for us. Love someone new today.