Love washes away sin

A friend sent me a meme saying: “Being taught to avoid talking about politics and religion has led to a lack of understanding of politics and religion. What it should have taught us is how to have a civil conversation on a difficult topic. “. topic. “

We often avoid difficult topics in the hope that they will disappear into the mist. As my wife always says: “Things buried alive, stay alive.”

But we can’t accuse Paul of doing that. He is not afraid to broach any topic. Even those many don’t want to talk. He’s straightforward and wants his listeners to remove bad things from their lives: 3Once we too were foolish and disobedient; Others deceived us and we became slaves to many wicked pleasures and wicked desires. Our lives were filled with resentment and envy. We hated others and they hated us.

It is as if a list of wrong actions were put before us and we had to check which of them has become part of our lives again. Have we started looking at images? Do we hold a grudge against someone? Do I resent others?

We must constantly monitor ourselves to make sure that we have not allowed love to escape through the back door while hate enters through the front door. Remember, when love leaves, hate automatically fills in the blanks.

Love is the glue that holds people together and if it is not there, they fall apart. As Mannetjies (not his real name) personally experienced:
We always say that I have a lot to be thankful for.

I have a beautiful house and I have no mortgage.

My freezer is full.

My beautiful car is paid for.

My children are smart, well-mannered and well-mannered.

I have a healthy business with a large turnover.

BUT MY WIFE DOES NOT LOVE ME!

How can you be positive? Because your wife’s love is so much more important than all those things!

We must take care of love in our relationships. We must make sure that it does not go away, because what comes in its place destroys. God help us. May his Spirit help us avoid going back to our previous lives. May we receive Jesus’ forgiveness and share it where necessary, because forgiveness drives out hatred and leaves room for love.

Holy Scripture
Titus 3: 3-7

Reflection
What bad things are there in your life?
How to get rid of them?
Where do you have to sow love?

Pray
Father, please show me where I have allowed sin to enter my life. Please help me get rid of him and live purely before You again. In the name of Jesus, amen.