06 November 2022
Two-Minute Features | 13 November 2022

Not Knowing How to Receive Love (TMF:1980)

Friday, November 11, 2022
Peace to Live By: Not Knowing How to Receive Love (TMF:1980) - Daniel Litton
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       You see, and this is an important point, that those who are in the lower levels of inner-self often have a real difficult time accepting love. That’s because they aren’t that familiar with it. They don’t have it themselves, or have only a little bit, and when others try to give it to them, they don’t know what to do with it. They don’t know how to respond. As a matter of fact, negative emotions may even come forth in response to the love. I think one reason for this is the realization that the other person has what they don’t have. There is this immediate jealousy that comes forth upon this realization, and as a result, the person in some way, shape, or form offends the other by not receiving the gift correctly. We’ve all done this. Again, James says, “If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors” (ESV).

Knowing How to Love Others, Part 3 (TMF:1979)

Thursday, November 10, 2022
Peace to Live By: Knowing How to Love Others, Part 3 (TMF:1979) - Daniel Litton
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       A beautiful thing is, is that the Law of Liberty allows us to fulfill the Royal Law—how we see it—and how we desire. Certainly, at times people tell us of a specific need. We may work to fulfill that need for them. At other times, we get to choose how we will love another. We get to come up with, create, and carry out that good thing that is for another person, the one of which they don’t even realize we are going to do. It’s love from the heart. It’s something that’s going to surprise and hopefully benefit the other person. How they receive the gift will depend on their current level of inner-self. You see, and this is an important point, that those who are in the lower levels of inner-self often have a real difficult time accepting love. That’s because they aren’t that familiar with it. They don’t have it themselves, or have only a little bit, and when others try to give it to them, they don’t know what to do with it. They don’t know how to respond. As a matter of fact, negative emotions may even come forth in response to the love.

Knowing How to Love Others, Part 2 (TMF:1978)

Wednesday, November 09, 2022
Peace to Live By: Knowing How to Love Others, Part 2 (TMF:1978) - Daniel Litton
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       One cannot show goodwill toward another if they are of ill-will toward themselves. You cannot wish someone well if you aren’t even focused on them, but focused on yourself instead. What are some specific ways in which the Royal Law is seen in our Universe? It is when a grade-school teacher, upon seeing her class is particularly tired that day, doesn’t drive them hard but rather makes that class easier. It is for the parent who stays up all night putting together that toy so that it will be all assembled and ready to go on Christmas morning. It is for the husband who decides he will watch the kids today while they are out of school instead of leaving the primary responsibility on his wife. It is keeping that appointment Sunday afternoon to see your grandparents even when it has now become inconvenient to do so. This is the type of love we are talking about. A beautiful thing is, is that the Law of Liberty allows us to fulfill the Royal Law—how we see it—and how we desire. Certainly, at times people tell us of a specific need. We may work to fulfill that need for them.

Knowing How to Love Others, Part 1 (TMF:1977)

Tuesday, November 08, 2022
Peace to Live By: Knowing How to Love Others, Part 1 (TMF:1977) - Daniel Litton
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       So, the Royal Law is, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Do you see that you are giving something? We are giving love. What does that mean? In order to give, we need to have. In other words, if we don’t have love within us, coming out from us, how can we give? We know this type of person when we are in their company. That is, the person understands love better than most. They are able to practice love very effectively because selfishness has been surpassed; it has been relinquished. What are some words we could use to describe love? Affection, tenderness, compassion, adoration, appreciation of, caringness, fondness, friendship, goodwill, sympathy, best wishes, good regard. I cannot show care or concern for another if I don’t have care and concern for myself. One cannot show goodwill toward another if they are of ill-will toward themselves.

The Importance of the Bible's Truth (TMF:1976)

Monday, November 07, 2022
Peace to Live By: The Importance of the Bible's Truth (TMF:1976) - Daniel Litton
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       Notice too where the Royal Law comes from? From where does it come? It comes from the the Scriptures. So, while it is a universal law that can been seen in all people groups with the naked eye, it is written down for us in a sacred text. The sacred text is the Bible. You see, the Bible is a special text. It is special in that it comes from the hand of God, written down for the world’s sake. He wrote through men and women what he wanted to say. It represents the absolute truth. It can always be depended on as reliable and accurate. Anything that is written then stemming from its truth is also very beneficial for us. This is why even works that do not specially talk about Jesus, but acknowledge the King’s truth, can make good sense and help us greatly. The truth is embedded within the Creation. So, the Royal Law is, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Do you see that you are giving something? We are giving love.