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Love Covers a Multitude of Sins

1 Peter 4:8

Most important of all, love each other deeply, because love makes you willing to forgive many sins.

No matter how cheeky your little sister is to you, you will always forgive her. If she tears your favorite book, you might feel very angry for a while, but eventually, you will forgive her. It does not change your love for your adorable sister.

In the Bible, it says that love covers a multitude of sins. To cover sin is to forgive it, and forgiveness is only possible when there is love.

The perfect example of how love covers a multitude of sins is when Jesus died on the cross. Before He died, He prayed to God, “Father, forgive them.” Yes, His perfect love has covered our sins.

When we forgive wrongdoers, we reflect the love of God to them. If we love each other, we are willing to forgive each other.

The Bible also warns against becoming angry too quickly. This is only possible if we have love in our hearts. When we come to Jesus every day, we will be overwhelmed with His love in His presence.

Prayer

Dear God, may my heart be full of Your love so that I can forgive and love others. Amen.