Christ-like Love

This was a great topic to spend the week studying, especially as we head into the Christmas season. I loved reading about Christ's love for us, and how the greatest commandment we have is to show that love to our fellow man. Here are the questions and answers from my assignment this week:

1.     According to John 13:34–35, how can others know if we are disciples of Jesus Christ?

They will know if we show them, as well as all others, Christ-like love.

2.     List some specific ways a disciple of Jesus Christ might respond in the following situations (in accordance with John 13:34–35):

·       Someone you know is ridiculed or made fun of because of the way he or she dresses. 

A disciple of Christ would stand up for the person and discourage the teasing, despite any risk of teasing or danger to themselves.

·       You see a new person at church.

A disciple of Christ would make every effort to make the new person feel welcome, including saying hello, inviting them to sit with them, and then getting to know them.

3.     Ponder the question, “Do people know that I am a disciple of Jesus Christ by the way I treat them?” Select a family member, coworker, or neighbor and make a short list of things you can do during the coming week to show him or her the kind of love the Savior would show. Then follow through with what you wrote down.

I have selected my mother. She does so much for each member of our family. I will seek to do some of her regular household chores, like sweeping and unloading the dishwasher in the morning. I will cook her dinner one night this week. I will do one extra chore that she has been trying to get around to, like organizing the homeschooling bookshelves.