Understanding Divine Love with Colin Cook
Episode Overview
Christian love is a divine gift, not a natural trait. Renewing the mind is essential for offering ourselves to God. Identify and use your unique gifts to serve others humbly. Love without hypocrisy by abhorring evil and clinging to good. Meditate on Paul's teachings for practical faith application.
'Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.'
In this episode of 'How it Happens with Colin Cook', Colin dives into Romans 12:9-21, unravelling the essence of what he calls 'an unreal love'. This episode explores how Christians are called to love one another and the world, driven by the mercies of God. Colin reflects on Paul's teachings, emphasising the importance of renewing our minds and offering ourselves to God in service.
He highlights that true Christian love is not a natural trait but a divine gift that flows from understanding God's mercy towards us. Through a mix of personal anecdotes and scriptural insights, Colin explains how we can identify and use our unique gifts to serve others humbly and genuinely. He also tackles the challenging concept of loving without hypocrisy, urging us to abhor evil and cling to what is good.
With his thoughtful analysis and heartfelt reflections, Colin encourages us to meditate on these teachings and apply them in our daily lives. If you're looking for a blend of spiritual guidance and practical advice on living a life of love and service, this episode is a must-listen.