Reading: Four Attributes of a Conflict Firefighter - Love by Brian DeCook
Fourth Attribute:Love
Scripture references: 1 Cor. 13:2; Gal. 5:6; 1 John 4:16; Rom. 5:5; 1 John 4:18; Mark 12:28-31; John 13:34-35; 1 John 4:20; Matt. 5:43-44
1. Even if we have the faith that is required to please God, that faith means nothing if it is not empowered and motivated by God's love. 1 Cor. 13:2; Gal. 5:6
2. God is love and He pours His love into His people through the Holy Spirit. 1 John 4:16; Romans 5:5
3. The love that God provides is more powerful than fear. 1 John 4:18
4. We were created for a love relationship with God that would result in an overflow of love into our relationships with others. Mark 12:28-31
5. Our love for one another is the authentic manifestation that we know and love God. John 13:34-35; 1 John 4:20
6. The love of Jesus Christ should manifest itself in our relationships with those in a Conflict Wildfire who might consider us their enemy. Matt. 5:43-44
7. By seeking the Lord's presence at the Peacefire, we position ourselves to be filled with His love for others involved in the conflict.