We love because He first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God, who he has not seen. And He has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother. I John 4:19-21 (I encourage you to read all I John 4:7-21)
God is the source of our love, its strength, its power, its purpose. It’s not an option and God doesn’t accept excuses or give exemptions. Love is a command and we must obey.
Have a great Wednesday!
Gretchen