Faith and Love

Faith and Love

2 Timothy 1:13 Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

Some things just go together; a spring day and flowers, ice-cream and cookies, popcorn and a movie…

Two words that often go together in the Bible are faith and love. Those two words appear in the same New Testament verse at least twenty-six times. The two are almost inseparable, and that is as it should be. You see, faith and love are dependent upon each other. It is impossible to know true faith without love, and it is impossible to know real love without faith.

When God sent His only begotten Son to die for us as a payment for our sins it was an act of love, but God’s loving act only applies to those who have faith. (John 3:16-18) It was God’s love that provided the object of our faith—Jesus—and it is our love for Jesus that drives our faith. The spiritually poor of this world are made rich by their faith in Jesus, and they will inherit the Kingdom of God. He promised that to those who love Him. (James 2:5) When you have true saving faith in Jesus, nothing can separate you from the love of Christ. (Romans 8:35-39) Faith works through love (Galatians 5:6) Faith is grounded in love (Ephesians 3:17), and faith and love are important parts of our Spiritual Armor. (1 Thessalonians 5:8) If we wear one without the other, we are left venerable to the attacks of the enemy.

So, hold fast to the scriptural pattern of faith and love. Yes, some things just go together; salt and pepper, peanut-butter and jelly, Batman and Robin… but for Christians the most dynamic duo is found in faith and love.

Have a God Filled Week,
Brother Donnie