Love. Love is a word that seems to be a central theme to our Christian faith. We say the word frequently; we see it in scripture; it is indeed a very important part and should be the central theme to our Christian living. But what does it REALLY mean?

The Hebrew word for “love” is taken from “e hav” which means “I will give.” A good example of its use comes from John 3:16 - ”For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son…” Paul also talks about love when he says, ” Brethren, love one another even as Christ loved the church and gave himself to her.” So love is a giving of ourselves. It is the giving of our time, resources, even our very lives. “No greater love that a man has that he lay down his life…”

I see “giving” as the central theme to pastor Scott’s message this last weekend. Everyone received $20 to bless someone who does not know Christ in a meaningful way. However, I believe that the most central theme in this sermon is not the giving of money (more…)