1Jn 4:20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? 1Jn 4:21 And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.
Christian love is a natural attribute of one who has experienced the new birth, and has spiritual life. Our love for God extends to God’s children, all those who have also experienced this great salvation and new life. A love for our fellow believers is one of the evidences that we have experienced salvation. On the other hand, a lack of love for our fellow believers gives evidence that our claim to know God is false. Cultivate your love for your fellow believers, your brothers and sisters in the Lord. Pray for them and their needs. Allow your love to be lived out in actions and words in accordance with that love. Let’s make sure our attitudes, words and actions fall in line with this commandment.