John 15:12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.Jesus tells us that we are to love one another. Love does not kill, so why do people kill? That is not what God commands; this is the way of the devil. If you go along with the devil he wants to steal your soul from God. In John 10:10 he is called the thief.
Joh 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
Joh 10:11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
The thief comes to steal, kill and destroy. however Jesus, the Good Shepherd comes to give you a more abundant life. He came to us to give us life everlasting. The people following the devil are filled with hate, anger and unforgiveness. They want to remove, to destroy those who they are not in agreement with. Are they reacting from fear?
We must be careful not to speak destructive words. Our words are not to put down others. Look for the best in those you know. I like peace and seek to keep the peace. An elderly friend spoke to me that if we would shut up then we would avoid conflict. May we know when we should speak and when to be silent. We are to speak up for what is good. Many have died for our right to speak and for our freedom. Stand for truth, and trust in Jesus. He knows our failings and will forgive you. He gave us his life so that we might live free in him.
