Fervent Love

1 Peter 4:8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

We all fall short from perfection. God is able to keep us blameless from willful transgressions, but we are still human with shortcomings in our personality, judgements and habits. In this respect we will never be perfect. Satan seeks to divide the people of God by causing friction and discord among the believers. Peter had his share of conflicts. His own prejudices caused Paul to confront his misjudgment. We will face situations in our lives where we will not understand the actions of others. We can become frustrated and resentful. In times like these, it is imperative that we asked the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His perfect love. Fervent love that will cover the wrong doings of others. Let love reign, casting away all forms of bitterness and hatred.  

Love with Passion

1 Peter 4:8 “And above all things, have fervent charity among yourselves, for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”- 

The possibility of having hot, burning and passionate love toward each other seems like a possibility in another world. How is it feasible to have such intense passion when we are so prone to human weakness and failings. The human emotions are so subjected to hurt and disappointment. Such love does not exist in our nature. It is only the through super natural means that one is able to demonstrate passionate love to all regardless of what others have done. To forgive is one thing, but to have a burning, passionate love toward those who disappoint you is beyond the scope of human emotions. It is only through complete surrender and humility to God that we are able to have this kind of love that supersedes human love.