"Love Ruled…"

BIBLE READING: 1 Thessalonians 4- 2 Thessalonians 3

In 1931 Gospel Advocate did a publication that was entirely dedicated to the ministry of T. B. Larimore, it was entitled “Life, Letters and Sermons of T.B. Larimore”.  Within that publication was a chapter that was dedicated to our own Mars Hill Bible School.  Simply called Mars Hill back in the 1800’s, Brother Larimore began with a dream to create a school where the Bible could be taught everyday along with the other necessary subjects like math and reading.  It was his goal to create an environment where the love of Jesus would be manifested in every teacher and student.  Within that article was a quote that was used by Larimore that was concerned with the treatment of its teachers and students; “We loved one another and loved ruled the school.”  That phrase has since become not only the school’s theme, but a daily reminder of what is important; the love of Jesus.  There is no doubt in my mind that Brother Larimore’s statement was deeply rooted in Scripture.  The most prevalent theme in all of Scripture is love; “God so loved the world…” (John 3.16), “God is love” (I John 4.8) and “greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friend” (John 15.13). Paul also commends the church at Thessalonica concerning their love for each other, “Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anything to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another…” (I Thessalonians 4.9) As we go about our day, let us be driven to love each other.  Afterall, according to John that is how they will know we are of Him (John 13.35).  I pray that I live my life in such a way that when I have left this earth, they can say “Matt loved God and that love ruled his life!”