How does God empower believers to love one another?

The ability to love one another stems from God’s work within believers. In Colossians 1:8, Paul mentions the love that was reported to him, illustrating that true love among saints is a manifestation of being filled with the Spirit. This love is both a command and an evidence of genuine faith; it reflects the sacrificial love demonstrated by Christ (1 John 3:18). The gospel acts as the unifying force that compels believers to love each other genuinely, transcending personal differences and fostering a deeper community as part of the body of Christ. Without God’s enabling grace, such love would be unattainable.