Love Your Neighbour
At a time
when we see an escalation of race attacks in Britain pre Brexit. When we see
an escalation of the mindless killing of youth. Let the majority who know better, do better, by demonstrating
love for their neighbour.
Ten ways to
love your neighbour:
1) Love is
unconditional. If it’s not…it’s manipulation.
2) Our
natural tendency is toward self-centeredness (which isn’t related to a healthy
self-esteem); that’s why it takes a conscious effort to love.
3) Each of
us is a one-of-a-kind creation. Therefore it takes time - often a long time -
to understand one another.
4) Do you
really listen and try to understand what people are saying? Or do you listen in
order to give an answer; in other words, by letting the other person talk while
you mentally formulate your response? One who loves, listens with
understanding.
5) Simply
being there to care, whether or not you know exactly what to do. Loving your
neighbour involves fulfilling, in a visible way. Question Am I my brother’s
keeper.
6) The fact
that you’re a Prime Minister or President in a leadership position doesn’t mean
you’re ‘better’ than others.
7) Be
generous with your praise and encouragement. Inspiring words build up the
self-esteem of others, whereas critical comments kill enthusiasm and love.
8) Make your
friends number one: ‘In honour preferring one another’ This is another point
where we see a clear difference between the leader who loves, and a
power-holder who ‘looks out for number one’.
9) Learn to
love with all your heart. Then love your neighbour as yourself. We have all
been created in the likeness of the One who gave His life for us.
10)
Emphasise other people’s strengths and virtues, not their sins and weaknesses.
Why? Because you’ll be needing grace and love yourself before the day’s done!
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This is good , a lot of people don't understand, how life is suppose to be , there concept is totally different which makes then ignore the true facts of life
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