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8] Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to , for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. 9] The commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not murder, Do not steal, Do not covet, and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this one rule: . 10] Love does no harm to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

The real test of our LOVE FOR GOD is how we treat the people right in front of us.

The real test of our LOVE FOR GOD is how we treat the people right in front of us.

1. By helping when it is not convenient . 2. By giving when it hurts (ex: Zarephats widow in 1Kings 17) 3. By devoting time and energy for others welfare rather than our own (ex: Shunammitess woman in 2Kings 4:8-10)

The key to paved the way of loving our enemies is

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11] And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12] The night is nearly over, the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

13] Let us behave decently as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. 14] Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature.

a) Understanding the Times We Live In! (Ephesians 5:15-16)

We need to be like the men of Issachar and understand the times in which we live and therefore know what we should do.
See I Chronicles 12:32

c) Put on the Lord Jesus Christ

To be identified with Jesus not just in word but more in actions.
We must consciously acknowledge the Lordship of Jesus over us.

CHALLENGE:

When Christ returns, what will He find in your life? And if your heart and mind will be viewed in wide screen, what is showing now?

Let us love one another and be vigilant in our way of living by all means.