Fellowship with God and Men (3) — Fellowship with Family Members (1 John 1:3 and 1 Cor 1:9)
By Rev. Jeremiah Cheung
See also Part 2 of this series | Part 4 of this series
What is the most essential aspect of the family? It is love, but what is love? We can hear the word ‘love’ uttered constantly on the television, in the movies, in pop music, between men and women.
Because of love, many marriages and families are formed, but many marriages are torn apart by love too. Many drive love out from their families. We all need love, but we don’t know how to love.
1. But have no love
2. Love is …
3. Love is not …
Small Group Discussions
1. Why is the family the best place to practice love?
2. How can a person with faith, well-gifted, powerful, and even sacrificial have no love?
3. Love is patient and kind. Is there someone or some situation where you are learning to exercise patience and show love towards others? Please share.
4. What is love? Can you please share one of its many characteristics? What experiences do you have about it?