What's the greatest love we can show to others?

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As a pastor and a husband, I've come to realize that the greatest love we can show to others is through our actions and presence in their lives. It's not just about using value or grand declarations, but about being willing to serve and care for one another, even when it's hard. According to Jesus, our love for one another is a sign to the world that we are his disciples (John 13:35), and it's a living proof that God the Father has sent his Son Jesus Christ.

For me, this means being intentional about showing love to my family, especially my wife Susan and our children Joshua and Rebecca. It's about being present in their lives, listening to them, and being willing to serve them, even when I'm tired or busy. It's about demonstrating love in tangible ways, like writing notes or surprise gifts, and refraining from harsh or critical words. As Thomas Kelly said, "The Loving Presence does not burden us equally with all things, but considerately puts upon each of us just a few central tasks, as emphatic responsibilities."

Ultimately, I believe that the greatest love we can show to others is by being willing to love them unconditionally, just as God loves us. As Jesus said, "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:12-13). This kind of love is not just about grand gestures, but about being willing to lay down our lives for others, to serve them, and to care for them, even when it's hard.

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