The end of all things is near; therefore, be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers. Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining. Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:7-11

Love covers a multitude of sins.  If only that were true in our “secular” lives.  Too often we are judged by what we do for a living, or how much we earn, or what we do for others (not for “others” but for the one judging).  Yet when we serve in love, it does not go unnoticed.

While serving the homeless at our last mission meal, I watched as everyone stood at the serving line, offering food to the guests without judgment.  It did not matter what they looked like, or how they were dressed, we gave them what they needed (and extra in many cases).  This was done with love, and the serving was done with the strength that God supplies.

This is the case when the church is at its best, serving those in need, loving those whom God has created, speaking the word for everyone’s benefit. 

As you journey through this new week, do so with love, for love covers a multitude of sins.

Peace,

Pastor Bill