12 Evidences of Faith | Loving the Unlovable: 12 Evidences of Faith (Part 4)

The fourth evidence of genuine faith is the Spirit-empowered ability to love the unlovable. In this sobering message from James 2, Dr. Michael Youssef proclaims that Biblical faith refuses favoritism, fear, and compromise. True believers love as Christ loves—without intimidation by power, wealth, or approval. This love is not sentiment or emotion, but obedience to the royal law: loving God fully and loving others sacrificially. Through the indwelling Holy Spirit, believers are called to repent of hatred, intercede for those who wound them, and show mercy as Christ has shown mercy to us. Such love proves our faith is real and our allegiance is to the Lord Jesus Christ alone.