Video of the Day: Clip from the 2003 film “Fly Wheel”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law, Romans 13:8.
Biblical Connection:
Alex Kendrick plays Jay Austin, a dishonest used-car salesman who starts to realize the error of his lying past. In an attempt to make a living for his family, Jay’s reputation begins to take a hit. When you overhype certain vehicles and fail to disclose car fax on each one sold, sooner or later the truth will be revealed. This is the context of the conversation between Jay and Max, played by Walter Burnett.
The context of today’s Bible verse comes after a call to submit to governing authorities by the apostle Paul. Meanwhile, the section of fulfilling God’s law is followed by the mindset of first century Christians, live each day as if Jesus’ second coming will arrive tomorrow. You can try to love others without Jesus, but you’ll end up failing miserably like Jay Austin. This is the missing ingredient to loving others, 1 John 4:19, being filled by the love of Jesus.
Closing Song:
From the day of Adam and Eve to modern times, lying is nothing new. However, genuine love flows out of hearts from individuals who possess a personal relationship with Jesus, Romans 10:9-11. This is the missing ingredient to loving others that we all need to tap into, 2 Peter 1:3-4.
by Jay Mankus
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