Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Romans 13:10
Loving your neighbors can be a tricky thing. You see this in Scripture but don’t always apply it. Let me share a few ways you can actively love your neighbor this week.
1) Smile at them
Smiles break down walls.
2) Introduce yourself to them
Start out by learning their name. This helps to make them a real person who is known and loved.
3) Engage them in a conversation
When you see them in the hallway, outside or walking on the sidewalk. Its amazing where God can lead unplanned conversations with your neighbor.
4) Think of ways to serve them
Think of what would be meaningful to them and then do it!
You have to start somewhere in loving your neighbor, why not start today? If you are a Christ follower you are not given an option on loving others. I resonate with what C.S. Lewis says on this topic, “Do not waste time bothering whether you "love" your neighbor; act as if you did.”
You may not want to love your neighbor. You may have valid reasons not to love your neighbor. If you are a Christian, you are commanded to love your neighbor so start acting like you do.