HOW TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER
Real Hope In Real Times - Part 7

Text- 1 Peter 1:22-25

Introduction

This morning I am going to continue with my series of sermons that I have been preaching from the book of First Peter.

If you will recall, Peter wrote this book to Christians who were experiencing severe problems in their life.  The main thing he wanted these people to realize was that no matter what circumstance they found themselves in they had hope.

One of the aspects of the Christian's hope is the salvation which they have through Jesus Christ.  This is what Peter spoke about from chapter 1:1 to chapter 2:12.

This morning our text is found in 1 Peter 1:22-25 and the title of my message is, "How To Love One Another".

• The Christian's love is an outward manifestation of the inward salvation he possesses.
• Christian love is a fruit of salvation and an important part of the hope we have.
  

Doesn't it give you a sense of hope to know that you are loved by others?

A man was a member of a church where they were having a lot of difficulty.  He became so nervous that he couldn't speak.  He went to the doctor, and the doctor gave him some tranquilizers. Two days later he went back to the doctor and asked, "Doctor, what did you give me?" he replied, "I gave you some tranquilizers." "Well, I don't want any more of them."  The doctor asked, "Why not?"  He replied, "They made me act friendly with people I don't like at church."

As we examine our text for today, there are two things God wants us to know about our love for one another.