Title
The Process of Growing in God’s Love
Summary
This sermon emphasizes the process of love and the understanding that it originates from God, not from man. It highlights the importance of selflessness, personal growth, and God’s love in building meaningful relationships.
Key Points
1. Love is of God, not of human beings. Beloved, love one another as love comes from God.
3. To show the love of God, it must come through us, as we are the branches of God’s love.
5. The process of growing in love begins with faith, and then requires goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, and mutual affection.
6. Love must be exercised in increasing measure in order to mature.
1. Love must be complete and selfless, not selfish or self-centered.
4. Prioritizing the happiness and well-being of our loved ones leads to a fulfilling relationship.
6. God’s love for us, even as sinners, should inspire us to love others more.
Best Quotes
1. “Beloved, let us love one another. For love is of God.”
2. “God has not called us to a love that is human. He has called us to a love that is of Him.”
5. “Add to your faith goodness, and to goodness knowledge. Let your love grow.”
6. “The process of growing in love requires self-control, perseverance, godliness, and mutual affection.”
7. “Love has to work, it has to grow. If it doesn’t grow, why strive for an increasing measure?”
3. “It’s not your responsibility to make you happy. It’s your responsibility to make them happy.”
5. “Human love is me, me, me, me. God’s love is a love that gives.”
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