Today’s Bible Verse of the Day is 1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
Tag: Bible Verses About Love
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Love in Action 1 John 3:18
Today’s Bible verse of the day is 1 John 3:18.
1 John 3:18 – Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
What Does 1 John 3:18 Mean?
In this verse, St. John the Apostle addresses his readers as children. Children are blameless in their lack of understanding and are to be instructed with kindness and compassion, not knowing anything other than what they have been taught.
Therefore, we could perhaps, remind ourselves that we too are children. In this way, St. John acknowledges that we have much to learn, but does not condemn us for not doing differently than we are now.
His words are a commandment to allow our love to not just be mere speech, but action and in truth.
Other Spiritual Practices for 1 John 3:18
- Lectio Divina 1 John 3:18
- Guided Meditation 1 John 3:18
- Bible Journaling 1 John 3:18
References
New International Version (NIV)
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God is Love 1 John 4:16
In today’s Bible Verse of the day, we examine 1 John 4:16. In this verse, we explore the God’s love for us, and how we can rely on it as a support for our daily practice of living in love.
1 John 4:16 – And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.
What Does 1 John 4:16 Mean?
The words of 1 John 4:16 are very clear: God is Love. When we live in love, we live in God, and God lives in us. While these words are straighforward, they may be difficult to practice. For example, what are the things in your life that prevent you from living in love? Perhaps we need to address those things fully in order to fully realize the meaning of these words.
In addition, the first part of the verse gives us an assurance on which we can rely. How are we supported in living in love? It is God’s love that we rely on. So we know we are not doing this alone. God loves us.
Other Spiritual Practices on 1 John 4:16
Interested in exploring the meaning of this Bible verse more? Participate in one of the following spiritual practices.
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Love One Another 1 John 4:7
Today’s Bible verse of the day is 1 John 4:7. This Bible verse about love encourages Christians to love one another.
1 John 4:7 – Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
What Does 1 John 4:7 Mean?
The letters of John were written by St. John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. John was a disciple of Jesus. These letters were meant to encourage the Christian communities at the time to remain faithful to the teachings of Christ. The predominate message is to lead a moral life and imitate Christ. Following Christ’s Commandments, especially the command to love one another is central to the theme of John’s letters.
John reveals the intimacy he has with these communities by addressing them as “dear friends.” There are six main aspects to this verse:
- Love comes from God
- God is love
- When you love, you know God
- When you love, you are born of God
- If you do not love, then you do not know God
- Therefore, to know God, you must love
More Spiritual Practices on 1 John 4:7
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We are Like Jesus 1 John 4:17
This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus.
1 John 4:17 (NIV)
Other Spiritual Practices on 1 John 4:17
References
New International Version (NIV)
Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Bible Verse of the Day – Timothy 1:7
Today’s bible verse of the day is…
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7
Other Christian Spiritual Practices for this Bible Verse
Other practices you may choose to engage in include Bible Journaling, Christian Guided Meditation, and Lectio Divina.
References
New International Version (NIV) – Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
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1 Corinthians 16:14
1 Corinthians 16:14 – Do Everything in Love
Other Christian Spiritual Practices for this Bible Verse
Other practices you may choose to engage in include Bible Journaling, Christian Guided Meditation, and Lectio Divina.
- Bible Journaling – 1 Corinthians 16:14
- Guided Meditation: 1 Corinthians 16:14
- Lectio Divina Practice: 1 Corinthians 16:14
References
New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
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John 17:26
I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.”
I invite you to meditate on this bible verse today. Share your thoughts or reflections in a comment below
