Building a Loving Community
The following is part 12 of “ Love that Binds ”: “By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” —John 13:35 The Need for Community Human beings are designed for community. From the earliest chapters of Genesis, we see that God created us to live in relationship with one another, reflecting His triune nature. A loving community provides support, encouragement, and a tangible expression of God’s presence in our lives. Jesus emphasized the importance of community when He gave His disciples a new commandment: “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another” (John 13:34). This call to love is not only a personal mandate but also the foundation for building relationships that glorify God. The Early Church: A Model of Loving Community The early church provides a powerful example of what a loving community looks like. In Acts 2:42-47, believers devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, bre...