3 Benefits of Walking In Love

The new covenant law is the law of love; to love God and to love man (Matthew 22:37). And loving God is subsumed under loving man because we cannot say that we love God whom we haven’t seen, if we are not walking in love towards our neighbour (1 John 4:20-21). To maximize the benefits of walking in love discussed below we have to love others just as God demonstrated love to us in Christ Jesus (Romans 5:8).

1. Walking in love powers our faith

As we know, faith is the confirmation or conviction of things we hope for even though we have not physically seen them (Hebrews 11:1). This assurance of the reality of invisible things perceived as real isn’t based on feelings, facts or human data, but on the infallible Word of God (Romans 10:19). Faith is activated by speaking and acting on God’s Word (Mark 11:22-23).

For the believer faith is as important as the air necessary for living; the just lives by faith (Romans 1;7), faith is necessary for inheriting all of God’s promises (Hebrews 6:12), and it is through faith that the believer overcomes the world (1 John 5:4).

Doubt is a miracle stealer and snatcher, and not walking in love cripples our faith. This is because faith works through love (Galatians 5:6), and faith is baseless and dead without acts of love (James 2:17).

Friends, love powers faith, love is greater than faith and faith will not work without love.

2. Walking in love guarantees answered prayers

In Mark 11:25-26, the Lord Jesus emphasizes the importance of forgiveness in receiving answers to prayers. First Corinthians 13:5 shows us that forgiveness is an expression of love as love keeps no record of wrongs. Therefore, to have our prayers answered, we must freely forgive one another just as God in Christ Jesus forgave us.

3. Walking in love preserves our health

The body of Christ is one (1 Corinthians 12:12-17). We must be discerning to understand that partaking of the communion is our assention to the truth of this oneness. Not working in love towards a fellow believer means working against oneself which according to 1 Corinthians 11:30 exposes us to sickness and death.

Friends, understanding these benefits of walking in love and living by them, helps us experience the victories of our faith.

AboutGrace Obomanu

Grace obomanu is a Christian Blogger and Founder; 'Grace Obomanu Foundation'. Grace is an inspiring writer who intentionally projects the truth of God's word by sharing simple yet profound truths from the Bible. She writes with a revelational thrust, sharing wisdom, insights relatable to everyday living with particular emphasis on Victorious Christian Living. Her foundation, a non-profit trustee, continues to make impact, adding value to people's lives through outreaches, mentorship, bible teachings and counseling, partnerships. Grace has a diploma in Ministerial Training (with emphasis on Spiritual Leadership from Rhema Bible Training Center Nigeria. She trained as a medical doctor and has years of experience in Health Systems Management. She also holds a master's degree in Public Health from the University of Liverpool.