LOVE CONQUERS ALL

                 LOVE CONQUERS ALL

Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred is a strong word. No one wants to admit to hatred in their heart. But hatred does exist, and sometimes it can be present in our families.

What eradicates it? Love! Love is the single greatest gift we can give to our family. Christ gave it to us by dying on the cross for our sins. Now we must follow his example and love those who don’t always deserve it.

What does that look like? Simple. Don’t return wrong for wrong. Don’t speak evil of those who have done evil to you. Instead, spread forgiveness and love in the rows others have ploughed against you. It might be contrary to how most people respond, but it’s how God expects us to react. He tells us to love our enemies.

Your children will actually watch in shock and awe as you exhibit love where there should naturally be hate. This is the opportunity you long for — to tell them where this kind of love comes from and how Christ has instilled it into your life. 

PARENTING PRINCIPLE

Spread seeds of forgiveness and love into the rows others have ploughed against you.

POINTS TO PONDER

• Who has been a great example of love for you?

• Are you replicating that example?

• When have you taught your children this principle?