I. Love is our highest call and command.  (vv 29-31)

A. Our first priority is to love God. (v 30)

B. Our second priority is to love others. (v 31)

II. Love of others should be our personal pursuit.  (v 31)

A. Loving others authentically.

• • Colossians 3:14
  • Romans 12:9

B. Loving others compassionately.

• • Luke 10:25-37
  • Matthew 9:35-38

C. Loving others practically.

• • Matthew 25:35-36
  • Galatians 6:10

III. Love of others is part of our ministry focus.

A. Loving one another in the FBIT family.

B. Loving the people of Orange County.

C. Loving others through acts of service.