Faithful Love Confronts Unfaithfulness – John 13:21-38

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35 ESV) Last week, we beheld the humility of Jesus as he served his disciples by washing their feet, giving them an example they were called to follow. As we looked at this selfless act of love, we considered how humbling this act was. Consider the position: The Master, the King, serving his disciples. Consider the task: washing dirt and grime off others’ feet. Consider the scope: no limit, no favoritism, and a model to follow – always. We truly need to draw strength from Christ to find such humility in our hearts! This next passage takes the incredible nature of love another step further: Consider the relationship. That is, even if you can get over the humility, even if you can get over the menial