10 Ways to Love People

My mom is on a roll. She has been sending some advice for life lately. She sent me this and of course I loved it. Not only is a good way to love others but it really is good for everyday living. Life would be less complicated if we can follow these simple guidelines. Give it a try. The year is still quite young and these rules can be utilized forever(and at any age). In fact, the younger we learn these things, the better off we'd all be. Remember, baby steps. If you fail, you can re-try daily. God gives multiple chances. I think He'd be more than pleased to see His children act out these principles in our day to day lives.

1. Listen without interrupting.  (Proverbs 18)

2. Speak without accusing.  (James 1:19)

3. Give without sparing.  (Proverbs 21:26)

4. Pray without ceasing.  (Colossians 1:9)

5. Answer without arguing.  (Proverbs 17:1)

6. Share without pretending.  (Ephesians 4:15)

7. Enjoy without complaint.  (Philippians 2:14)

8. Trust without wavering.  (Corinthians 13:7)

9. Forgive without punishing.  (Colossians 3:13)

10. Promise without forgetting.  (Proverbs 13:12)

Love is the greatest commandment of all. God has called us first into relationship with Him and then into relationship with others. It would be easy to be a Christian if we didn't have to deal with people. Life is not that simple. Employ these principles and exemplify love. If you need additional reinforcement about what it means to love, you should review I Corinthians 13. That said, let us all purpose to do do better at loving others. Have a safe and blessed weekend!

Copyright January 21, 2011 by Pamela Cole Thorpe