The Love Way

"Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not love, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not love, it profits me nothing." -1 Corinthians 13:1-3

My heart yearns for you to understand, my dear brother and sister, that no matter what you have or have achieved, if you do not have an unselfish, selfless, and sacrificial love in your heart-one that seeks and pursues the better good and well-being of others-then you are absolutely useless to humanity and have nothing of eternal or permanent relevance.

The world stands or falls on the giving or denial of love. Nations, families, relationships, churches, and organizations rise or fall based on the giving and non-giving of love. It is high time we began showing and demonstrating genuine and sincere concern for the feelings and well-being of others. It's time we started expressing unselfish, selfless, and sacrificial love toward one another.

A Call to Action

It's time to rid ourselves of selfishness, self-centeredness, strife, unforgiveness, bitterness, and all other toxic behaviors from our families, societies, and nations. It's time we stand together in the spirit of brotherhood, insisting on and demanding the good of one another.

We must say NO to all forms of social, cultural, religious, tribal, and racial divisions. We are all one family under heaven. Whether or not we accept it, the success or failure of one of us affects all of us. It is our collective responsibility to come together, hand in hand, to build a better world for ourselves and future generations.

Living Beyond Ourselves

I wholeheartedly agree with Dr. Myles Munroe of blessed memory, who said, "The value of life is not in its duration, but in its donation." Creflo Dollar aptly stated, "Prosperity is not in the acquisition of wealth, but in the impact of one's life." Joseph Prince, in his own way, advised, "Don't use people to love money. Rather, use money to love people."

If we destroy ourselves through the relentless pursuit of selfish desires, we will leave this world in a worse condition than we found it. Innocent children are abandoned on the streets, young men and women are forced into crime, prostitution, and other forms of social vice. Families are torn apart, eligible youths are left unemployed, and our nations' political systems are decaying. Millions are living in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps across the globe.

The world is decaying, and you and I have the key to the solution.

The Challenge

I challenge you today to arise and make a difference in your world.

I challenge you to go out each day and put a smile on somebody's face.

I challenge you to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, regardless of who they are.

I challenge you to release the hurts, rejections, disappointments, and betrayals, and choose instead to love.

I challenge you to become the best version of yourself, for the benefit of us all.

The Solution to a Decaying World

In a world filled with conflict, division, and despair, the power of love can bring about true transformation. Love is the solution that the world needs. It is love that heals broken relationships, restores families, and unites divided communities.

By embracing love in its purest form-unselfish, selfless, and sacrificial-we become the change that the world desperately needs. Together, we can make a difference.

Let's make the choice to love, because the world depends on it.

Reflection Questions

1. How does understanding that love is the foundation of all human achievement (even spiritual gifts) shape your perspective on relationships and service to others?

2. In what ways can you practically express unselfish, selfless, and sacrificial love in your community or family today?

3. What toxic behaviors (such as selfishness, unforgiveness, or strife) do you need to rid yourself of to become a more loving person, and how can you take action to overcome them?

How can you contribute to building a more unified and compassionate world by embracing love as a solution to the divisions and challenges around you?