There are some people that I love very much but cannot continue a relationship with because they work to deter me from my walk with Christ. They are not as excited about the Lord Jesus as I am, they are not looking for His appearing as I am so they must come to this before we can have the fellowship of a brother or sister with them.
I can love and visit with anyone, but my dearest friends must be those who enthusiastically encourage me to keep on going with Christ, not because I might stop but because we all need companions who love what we love.
Romans 12:10
"Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor."
1 John 3:13-15 …13 So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you. 14 We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death. 15 Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that eternal life does not reside in a murderer.…"
There is a love of the brethren that cannot be explained in the heart of the born again believer. They yearn to be with those who love the Lord. They relish the discussions about the blessed hope of the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ for His church.
James 3:15-17 "…15 Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice. 17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.…"
Born again believers do not show partiality in their love of the brethren, they love everyone the same and Christ above all others.
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