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Romans 12:9

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honour one another above yourselves.

There are those who say that the gospel of grace requires so little from people. How can grace change people if they don’t have to do anything to have it?

But here’s the thing, under the law, you might never steal – but never become a generous person. Under the law, you might never commit adultery – but never truly love your wife. Under the law, you might never covet – but never celebrate other’s success.

When in grace, the law is superseded by something much greater.

Because of the cross, we can be called to honour each other above ourselves. Where the law could be summed up in “Love your neighbour as yourself”, Jesus gave a new command before He went to the cross: “As I have loved you, so you must love one another” (John 13:34). I believe that is an absolutely impossible command – without the cross.

I don’t need to obey the law, as much as I need Jesus to totally transform the way I live.

Prayer for this week: Father, your great love has shown me the way. Thank you for transforming me and aligning me with the truth. In my quest to live a life of love, I pray that your favour is awakened in me so that I bring favour into my world.