At first, I did not fully understand the meaning of the new command God gave us: “Love one another.” The reason was simple; I found it impossible to gauge the measure of love one should have for another. During a study meeting, I came to realize that the command includes a premise: “As I have loved you.” Only then did I begin to comprehend the depth of love God spoke of. Yet even with that understanding, I couldn’t help but wonder: Can I truly put this into practice?
We cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well. 1 Th 2:8
The members of the early Church treated their brothers and sisters in Zion with the same love that God showed when He gave His life for them. As I reflected on my own hesitations—measuring the extent of love and questioning whether I could act on it—I felt ashamed.
Now, I resolve to love my brothers and sisters as I love God, for this is the true way to fulfill the new command.