Christian love. ( John 15 v 12 )

Bruce Milne wrote,' To love like Jesus is to love inclusively, indiscriminately and  universally.When that kind of love flows within a congregation the world will take note that' they have been with Jesus'.Nor need this standard daunt us. Tertullian  reported in the late second century  the comments of the pagans in his day;' Behold, how these Christians love each other! How ready they are to die for each other! ' There mutual love was the magnet which drew the pagan multitudes to Christ. It has the potential to do so again'.

                                                                      Psalm 133.

                                             

                                                    How wonderful and pleasant it is

                                                    when brothers live together in harmony!

                                                    For  harmony is as precious as the anointing oil

                                                    that was poured over Aaron's head,

                                                    that ran down his beard

                                                    and unto the border of his robe.

                                                    Harmony is as refreshing as the dew of  Mount 

                                                    Hermon that falls on the mountains of  Zion.

                                                    And there the Lord has pronounced His blessing

                                                    even life everlasting.