Each of you men should know how to live with his wife in a holy and honorable way, not with a lustful desire, like the heathen who do not know God. In this manner, then, no man should do wrong to his fellow Christian or take advantage of him. We have told you this before, and we strongly warned you that the LORD will punish those who do that. God did not call us to live in immorality, but in holiness. So then, whoever rejects this teaching is not rejecting man, but God, who gives you his Holy Spirit.

There is no need to write you about love for your fellow believers. You yourselves have been taught by God how you should love one another. And you have, in fact, behaved like this toward all the brothers in all of Macedonia. So we beg you, our brothers, to do even more. Make it your aim to live a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to earn your own living, just as we told you before. In this way you will win the respect of those who are not believers, and you will not have to depend on anyone for what you need.

1 Thessalonians 4:4-12

Little acts of love are often appreciated far more than we realize. We should love one another. By the power of the Holy Spirit, let's exchange our self-centered attitudes for heartfelt words and deeds that show our love.

Don't delay in performing even the smallest act of love today. It will be appreciated, and it will be richly rewarded by the LORD. Little acts of love can make a big difference.

To make a big difference in life, show a little love.

Our Daily Bread - April 14, 2002