Grace for your spirit. February 24, 2012

Grace for your spirit
The one who loves his brother abides in the Light and there is no cause for stumbling in him. But the one who hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going becaue the darkness has blinded his eyes. I John 2:10-11

We can say we are walking in the light, but how we feel about our brother is the proof. It is obvious to everyone, although sometimes not obvious to us. We might say we can walk in the darkness and be fine, but we are not telling the truth. Eventually we will stumble and stub our toe on something. Jesus said all laws hang on two. Love the Lord your God, and love your neighbor as yourself. Why would we want to sidestep that truth, so we could hate someone and feel good about it? If we would, we are living in rebellion. Let's make every effort to line up with the Lord to obey, rather than try to figure out a way to get around His truth. Love your brother and walk in the light. That is the sure path to long term happiness. Light and love. You can't have one without the other