Anthony Wade Ministries

by Anthony N. Wade

It is recorded in the scriptures that the Apostle Paul cared for the churches he was over(1 Corinthians 11:28). Another authoritative personality in modern times has submitted to the Body of Christ a quote about care. He says: “People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care. — Dr. John C. Maxwell

by Anthony N. Wade

1. There are people who love you dearly, but just don’t know how to
show it.

2. Just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want to be loved,
doesn’t mean they don’t love you with all they have.

3. You cannot make someone love you; all you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to the other individual.

by Anthony N. Wade

In the Amplified Bible the description of love is rendered in a very unique way. In verse seven one the attributes of love was and is…

“LOVE IS EVER READY TO BELIEVE THE BEST OF EVERY PERSON.”

Think about it!

by Anthony N. Wade

Our first commandment is to love The Lord. Then Jesus makes an astonishing statement.
Jesus said that the second commandment is to love your neighbor… AS YOU LOVE YOURSELF. In essence the same care that I would have for my neighbor I need to have for myself. The foundation of my love for my neighbor begins with my love for myself. If you don’t really love you, how can you love your neighbor?

What is so amazing about this whole transaction is that loving ‘The Lord,’ and loving my neighbor, and loving myself, are all commandments. Let’s face it, the way that we treat others is only a reflection of the way that we treat ourselves. The love that I have for others, is only an expression of the love that I have for myself, and ultimately, ‘The Lord’. All are commandments.

To some people love for one’s self, appears to be arrogant, and self-centered. But not so. Let’s take another look at the transaction – the commandments. Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, and mind. Then, my neighbor… AS I LOVE MYSELF. Jesus stated that everything hinges, or swings – has it’s existence, on these three commandments. The backdrop of our life is based on how well we implement these three commandments. Why? Because everything else hangs on these three. All of life’s accomplishments are based on our love for the Lord, love for ourselves, then love for your neighbor. AWM