Now, I’m no fan of debt and have worked very hard to live
without any outstanding bills, but, I must say, I love the liability Romans
13:8 (NIV) describes, “Let no debt
remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever
loves others has fulfilled the law”. What a wonderful dichotomy this verse extols
about the only debt we each should maintain: the unending tab of compassion and
lovingkindness toward one other.
This weekend, I
read about the tragic life of actor Keanu Reeves (known for the Matrix trilogy
and John Wick movies). As a child, his father left him and his mother. In his
early career as an actor, a dear friend, River Phoenix, died, and years later, Keanu’s
unborn child and wife also passed away (in separate incidents). In spite of all
of these very heartbreaking events, Keanu shared that his heart’s desire is
still to get married and have a family.
God provides this directive in countless scriptures like
Romans 12:10 (NIV) “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above
yourselves,” and Ephesian 4:2 (NIV) “Be completely humble and gentle; be
patient, bearing with one another in love”, yet it is not so much a command as
it is a heart calling.
In grained deep within each of us is the God given need to connect
with one another and with the Father Himself. When we love one another we
demonstrate to all that we also truly love God.
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