God Is Integrated
True love for God is demonstrated by our love and acceptance of others, and is the opposite of fear.
David Wilkerson emphasizes that true love for God is inseparable from love for our brothers and sisters, regardless of their race or background. He argues that claiming to love God while harboring hatred or fear towards others is hypocritical, as perfect love drives out fear. Wilkerson reminds us that God's command is to love one another as He loves us, highlighting that love must be genuine and inclusive. The sermon challenges listeners to reflect on their relationships and the authenticity of their love for God in light of their love for others.
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If someone says, 'I love God,' and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also" (1 John 4:20-21)
Never believe what a man says about love,
If he segregates himself from a brother
Of any color or race,
For there is no fear in love.
Perfect love casteth out all fear
Because fear hath torment.
How can one say he loves God
And believes in equality,
While at the same time he is tormented
By the fear of a brother
He mistrusts or dislikes?
If a man cannot love his brother
Whom he can see,
How can he love God
Who is unseen?
God has commanded men everywhere
To love his brother
As God has loved him--
For God is love.
Sermon Outline
- The Commandment to Love
- The Consequence of Fear
- The Standard of Love
- Love is a reflection of God's love
- God is love
Key Quotes
“Perfect love casteth out all fear” — David Wilkerson
“For God is love” — David Wilkerson
“If a man cannot love his brother whom he can see, how can he love God who is unseen?” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- Practicing love and kindness towards others can help you overcome fear and demonstrate your love for God.
- Treating others with respect and kindness, even if you disagree, is a key aspect of loving God.
- Recognizing the relationship between fear and love can help you grow in your faith and love for God.