CHILD-FRIENDLY WITHOUT LOVE!

1 Corinthians 13:2 GNT

I may have the gift of inspired preaching; I may have all knowledge and understand all secrets; I may have all the faith needed to move mountains-but if I have no love, I am nothing.

 

Sometimes we do things because we have to — that’s obligation. 

Sometimes we do things because we want to — that’s love

The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 9:6 that whatever we plant is what we will get back. If we plant kindness, we receive kindness.

When we act only because we feel forced, our hearts aren’t really in it. But when we act out of love, we go further, we help more, and we make others smile. Jesus talked about this in Matthew 5:41 — going the extra mile.

Colossians 3:23 reminds us to do everything for God. 

So whether we feel obligated or loving, we should do it to honour Him.

Even small acts matter. Jesus said in Matthew 10:41–42 that even giving someone a cup of water brings a blessing.

God gives us love, mercy, and kindness even when we don’t deserve it. So we should share what we have with others too — even if it’s small

Everything we have comes from God, and He can always give us more.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

- Do I act from love or just because I have to? 

- Who can I go the extra mile for this week? 

- What kind thing can I plant today?

PRAYER: Lord, thank You for loving me. Help me do things from love, not just obligation. Teach me to go the extra mile and be kind. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Shalom

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