Part of professing our faith in God is choosing to walk in love with one another.
Loving everyone around us, with the love of God, is one of the main ways in which our words and actions can testify to God and His love for the world.
The world looks to Christians when seeking the existence and legitimacy of God and the love we preach.
If they do not see that love emulated within us, they will not be convinced of who we say God truly is.
Instead of provoking one another to anger or dispute, we are to provoke one another to love.
It may sound a little funny but it is true.
We should seek to bring out the loving side of every believer that we come across.
This can be done through the words we speak and the actions we carry out.
Instead of treating people like strangers, welcome them into your world and consider them to be friends.
Pay attention to their needs and their concerns and treat them if you can.