1 John 4:18 … The LOVE of God (07/27/15)
“There is no fear in Love, but perfect Love casts out fear; for fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not reached perfection in Love.” ~ 1 John 4:18
This is one of the most wise and most important verses in the entire Bible, for it relays a Truth that everyone — Christians & non-Christians alike — can carry with them into the rest of their lives … And that Truth is this: Real, deep-seated Peace and true, unhindered Joy are only known in those moments when we choose to Love others — to truly LOVE them by caring for them actively & selflessly & unconditionally; by immersing ourselves fully in their moments and by doing everything we can to empathize with them and bring them Calm or Happiness.
When we are judging another’s sins, we are in a state of fear — and cannot know this LOVE … When we are frustrated by a friend’s misdeeds, we are in a state of fear — and cannot know this LOVE … When we are scared of a stranger, we are in a state of fear — and cannot know this LOVE … And when we are angry at an enemy, we are in a state of fear — and cannot know this LOVE.
The phrase “Do not fear” or its equivalent is mentioned 365 times in the Bible, one for every day of every year … I think LOVE is the reason why.
Please act accordingly today … Thank you.
Peace … S
“I must not fear, for fear is the mind-killer & the Soul-smotherer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration to self & others. As such, today I will face my fear. I will permit it to approach me, to pass over me and to move past me. And when it has gone onward I will turn my inner eye to see its departure. And within me, where the fear has gone, there will be nothing but my true and courageous Self. Only LOVE will remain.” ~ inspired by Frank Herbert
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