For God so loved the world, He gave His one and only son... John 3:16

1.To love is to act on that love, or more specifically: to give.

When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. Matthew 14:14

When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things. Mark 6:34 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things. Mark 6:34

Then he gave them to his disciples to distribute to the people. …They all ate and were satisfied… The number of the men who had eaten was five thousand. Mark 6:41, 44 Then he gave them to his disciples to distribute to the people. …They all ate and were satisfied… The number of the men who had eaten was five thousand. Mark 6:41, 44

2. You don’t have generosity or budget issues, you have love issues.

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 12:34

3.Love will naturally give sacrificially and in it find joy.

...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross... Hebrews 12:2

The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Matthew 13:44

4.Giving means far more than finances, often things more precious.

a) Love is patient, gives time

a) Love is patient, gives time b) love is kind gives encouragement

a) Love is patient, gives time b) love is kind gives encouragement c) and is not jealous; give up victim card

a) Love is patient, gives time b) love is kind gives encouragement c) and is not jealous; give up victim card d) love does not brag give up superiority

a) Love is patient, gives time b) love is kind gives encouragement c) and is not jealous; give up victim card d) love does not brag give up superiority e) and is not arrogant, give up control (vulnerable)

a) Love is patient, gives time b) love is kind gives encouragement c) and is not jealous; give up victim card d) love does not brag give up superiority e) and is not arrogant, give up control (vulnerable) f) doesn’t act unbecomingly; gives respect

a) Love is patient, gives time b) love is kind gives encouragement c) and is not jealous; give up victim card d) love does not brag give up superiority e) and is not arrogant, give up control (vulnerable) f) doesn’t act unbecomingly; gives respect g) doesn’t seek own, gives of self

a) Love is patient, gives time b) love is kind gives encouragement c) and is not jealous; give up victim card d) love does not brag give up superiority e) and is not arrogant, give up control (vulnerable) f) doesn’t act unbecomingly; gives respect g) doesn’t seek own, gives of self h) is not provoked, gives up anger

i) doesn’t take into account a wrong suffered, gives up pity/grudges

i) doesn’t take into account a wrong suffered, gives up pity/grudges j) does not rejoice in unrighteousness, gives up lies/evil

i) doesn’t take into account a wrong suffered, gives up pity/grudges j) does not rejoice in unrighteousness, gives up lies/evil k) bears all things,gives support

i) doesn’t take into account a wrong suffered, gives up pity/grudges j) does not rejoice in unrighteousness, gives up lies/evil k) bears all things,gives support l) believes all things,gives up doubt

i) doesn’t take into account a wrong suffered, gives up pity/grudges j) does not rejoice in unrighteousness, gives up lies/evil k) bears all things,gives support l) believes all things,gives up doubt m) hopes all things, gives confidence

i) doesn’t take into account a wrong suffered, gives up pity/grudges j) does not rejoice in unrighteousness, gives up lies/evil k) bears all things,gives support l) believes all things,gives up doubt m) hopes all things, gives confidence n) endures all things.gives strength

i) doesn’t take into account a wrong suffered, gives up pity/grudges j) does not rejoice in unrighteousness, gives up lies/evil k) bears all things,gives support l) believes all things,gives up doubt m) hopes all things, gives confidence n) endures all things.gives strength o) Love never fails; gives stability

5.Love is meant to be reserved for 2 focuses – God & people.

…and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these. Mark 12:30-31

So how do we love in real ways – or “really” love?

A.Ask God to help us love as He loves, fill us with His Love.

“…the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” Romans 5:5

B.

Serve in any way Ask about them their lives Listen fully to their story Tell ‘em your story, as asked Be Salt & Pepper

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C. Recognize the overflow potential Look to team up to impact…

My take away What is the love of God challenging me to do? What is the love of my neighbours challenging me to do?