Friday, October 18 ~ You must love your neighbor as yourself.​—Jas. 2:8.

[GrumpysWife]

Friday, October 18

You must love your neighbor as yourself.—Jas. 2:8.

 

James added: “If you continue showing favoritism, you are committing sin.” (Jas. 2:9) In contrast, love will move us to avoid any discrimination based on education, race, or social status. Indeed, impartiality needs to be more than a veneer. It must be a genuine part of our personality. Love is also “patient and kind” and “does not get puffed up.” (1 Cor. 13:4) It truly takes patience, kindness, and humility to continue sharing the Kingdom message with our neighbors. (Matt. 28:19) These same qualities make it easier for us to get along with all the brothers and sisters in the congregation. What is the reward for showing such love? It produces united congregations that reflect well on Jehovah and that attract newly interested ones. Fittingly, the Bible’s description of the new personality concludes with this powerful truth: “Besides all these things, clothe yourselves with love, for it is a perfect bond of union.”—Col. 3:14. w17.08 26 ¶18-19

[Memeber212]

Question I always ask first: Do you love yourself? If you don't, you won't be able to love your neighbour. You must love yourself first. If you hate yourself your love other accordingly.

[GrumpysWife]

Some people love themselves so much that there is no room for loving others. Self love is not necessarily what gives us the ability to love others. Our love for Jehovah and his requirements is why we love others.