By this shall all men know...

John 13:34-35

‘’By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another’’. 

People realize how we treat others and if we show love for them. As disciples of Jesus Christ we must strive to genuinely love those around us and show that love by our actions.

Here are some situations that could happen to us and the way a true disciple would react:

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

A disciple of Christ would reach out to that person in love and offer friendship and support. That would make that person feel good and feel loved. It would also set an example for the other people so they stop making fun of the person.

You see a new person at church.

A disciple of Christ would say hello to a new person at church, ask her name and become a friend to her. When we arrive at a new place most of the time we feel shy and apprehensive, so having a friend really helps us feel more comfortable. Jesus also taught that we need to be one, we need to be united and that means reaching out in friendship to our brothers and sisters.

Here is an invitation for you:

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 chose a person and this is what I will do this week:

I will say hello to her and ask her how she feels

I will help her with everything I can do for her

I will show my appreciation for all she does for me

I will tell her that I love her

I will listen to her and develop more interest for her ideas