2 Corinthians 5:14 For the love of Christ constrains us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: I. THE CHRISTIAN'S RULING MOTIVE — The love of Christ. "We love Him because He first loved us." This love leads to service. This principle is — 1. Reasonable. 2. Soul-satisfying. 3. Soul-ennobling.All true love is such in degree, but this supremely. II. THE RESTRAINING POWER OF THE LOVE OF CHRIST — "That we should no more live unto ourselves." Paul delighted to call himself the "servant of Jesus Christ." III. THE CONSTRAINING POWER OF THE LOVE OF CHRIST. (J. Rhodes.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: |
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