I Will Love as Christ Loved

[Thompson, Darryl]

I Will Love as Christ Loved 

     By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have
love one to another. John 13:35  

     If we would be true lights in the world, we must manifest the
loving, compassionate spirit of Christ. To love as Christ loved means
that we must practice self-control. It means that we must show
unselfishness at all times and in all places. It means that we must
scatter round us kind words and pleasant looks. These cost the giver
nothing, but they leave behind a precious fragrance. Their influence for
good cannot be estimated. Not only to the receiver, but to the giver,
they are a blessing; for they react upon him. Genuine love is a precious
attribute of heavenly origin, which increases in fragrance in proportion
as it is dispensed to others. . . .  

     God desires His children to remember that in order to glorify Him,
they must bestow their affection on those who need it most. None with
whom we come in contact are to be neglected. No selfishness in look,
word, or deed is to be manifested to our fellow beings, whatever their
position, whether they be high or low, rich or poor. The love that gives
kind words to only a few, while others are treated with coldness and
indifference, is not love, but selfishness. It will not in any way work
for the good of souls or the glory of God. We are not to confine our
love to one or two objects.  

     Those who gather the sunshine of Christ's righteousness, and refuse
to let it shine into the lives of others, will soon lose the sweet,
bright rays of heavenly grace, selfishly reserved to be lavished upon a
few. . . . Self should not be allowed to gather to itself a select few,
giving nothing to those who need help the most. Our love is not to be
sealed up for special ones. Break the bottle, and the fragrance will
fill the house.

>From My Life Today - Page 80