KEEP ON LOVING. Hebrews 13:1 At the beginning of chapter 13, four of the main characteristics of the life of love are listed: love of the brethren, hospitality, sympathy for mistreated, persecuted, and imprisoned believers, and love for the state of married life. In the book of Hebrews, the love of God and Christ is expressed through believers who have faith, hope, and love. God’s love is demonstrated by the love and care of believers for one another. God’s love is “shed abroad in their hearts” as they enter the Holiest and find the love of God there, reflecting it wherever they go.
Love can grow cold through indifference, neglect, separation, and a judgmental attitude. We prove our love for God by loving the Lord’s people. Not every Christian is likable, but everyone should be the object of our love. Humility, gentleness, helpfulness, and acts of kindness that show care and comfort are characteristics of Christlike love. When we live in love, we dwell in God, and God dwells in us.
The greatest response to ministry of any kind is that it is done with a heart of love. It is up to us as believers to keep loving one another with a love deep enough to affect our personal, home, and assembly lives.