2. Today’s Take Away Jesus’ directive: Abide in his love What does it mean to love one another We get to choose whether we love or hate

3. Jesus’ Directive to Love It wasn’t a suggestion. It was a commandment. Jesus as “Lord and Savior” Love includes sacrifice. –Time and commitment

4. To Abide is To Endure Love does not yield to hate Self-evaluation (Prayer) –Am I being kind to people in general? –Am I “doing unto others as I would have them do unto me”. –Am I treating myself well? –Am I really doing my best to abide in Jesus?

5. What does it mean to “love one another?” It is silence when your words would hurt. It is patience when your neighbor is curt. It is deafness when a scandal flows. It is thoughtfulness for other's woes. It is promptness when stern duty calls. It is courage when misfortune falls. Author Unknown

6. Love Hurts

7. The Four “Loves” Storge = Affection –Fondness through familiarity; family Philia = Friendship –Between friends; a strong bond Eros = Romance –Emotional connection; “Venus” is sexual Agape = Unconditional Love –Brings forth caring regardless of circumstances

8. Humans Need Love God is love and we are made in the image of God Would you ever say God is hate? Only you have control over your choices –Choose love at all times in all circumstances

9. Let Us Pray Dear Lord, Thank you for being our friend. Thank you for loving us to the point of sacrificing your very life. Guide us in our life of love as we follow you. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.