PULPITRY

Faith, hope, and love remain, but love is the greatest. Nothing assures our place in eternity more than love. Prophecies will eventually cease, tongues will fall silent, and even knowledge will fade. With that in mind, the question becomes unavoidable: among all these, which do you truly seek?

At the last communion service, Elder Dr. Jedidiah Appiah shared a changing message on “The Love of God.” Using 1 Corinthians 13:13 as his anchor, he reminded the church that it is wonderful to have giftings and to serve diligently in the Lord’s vineyard, but without love, none of it holds lasting value. Love must be the believer’s priority.

Building on this truth, he walked the congregation through the reasons every Christian must embrace love. First, he said that love is the identity of the believer and Jesus’ chosen method for expanding His kingdom. Quoting John 13:35, he emphasized that the world does not recognize us as Christ’s disciples by our activities, but by our love. From Romans 13:8–10, he added that love fulfills the entire law. Then from Galatians 5:6, he taught that faith itself draws its effectiveness from love. Finally, drawing from 1 John 2:10, he explained that love is wisdom. It enlightens the believer’s path and keeps the heart from stumbling.

As he continued, Dr. Jedidiah highlighted a powerful truth: people respond based on what lives within them.  If anger lives inside, anger comes out. If bitterness takes root, bitterness shows up. And if love dwells within, then love becomes the natural response. We allow love to flow from the spirit who lives within us.

Illustrating practically, he pointed to Jesus’ relationship with Judas. Jesus knew Judas would betray Him, yet He still chose to love him. He shared bread with him, washed his feet, walked with him, and even called him “friend.” Jesus did not treat Judas according to his actions, but according to His own nature. And this same love can flow through us because God has given us His Spirit. When we yield our hearts to Him, His love becomes our strength, enabling us to love even in difficult times.

Concluding the Sermon, he mentioned that, while human philosophy teaches us to fear people and guard ourselves from men, Scripture calls us to something higher. Instead of fear, God urges us to love. The love of God is made visible through us when we choose to love our neighbor.

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Editorial Board, PENSA PU.