Fruit of the Spirit - How Can I Love Someone I Don't Like?

In John 13:34-35, Jesus told His disciples (and us), “ A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” We’ve been commanded to love people like Jesus loved us. That is not just a tough command, but in our own resources, an impossibility! The Greek word for love in that command is “agape.” It refers to a type of love that is unconditional, sacrificial, and selfless, often described as God's love for us. It might have been a possibility if He had used "phileo" a Greek word that signifies affection, fondness, and liking. That's the type of love you have for friends, family members, and those you enjoy spending time with. Thankfully, God gives us the ability to fulfill that command through Holy Spirit Who lives and flows through us! Holy Spirit doesn’t just produce love through us, but also joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self control.