It is love, pure and simple, and his book does so much to help us understand the importance of love. He bases many of his thoughts on Paul's writing in 1 Corinthians 13.
The question, "What would Jesus do?" has become a popular phenomenon in Christian circles. This is based on another classic Christian work--In His Steps by Charles Sheldon. Sometimes, however, it seems impossible to know the answer to that question, particularly in some situations. So I've developed another question that is similar, and I've found this to be a very useful thing to ask: "What would love do?"
What would love do in any given situation we face? This may not be a question too difficult to answer in many situations. God is love, so when we ask this question, we are, in effect, asking, "What would God do?"
The Bible tells us that love is the fulfillment of the Law, and we are to walk in love, practicing it without any hyprocrisy. Let me share a few of the things that Drummond shares about love:
- "Where love is, God is."
- "Love hides even from itself."
- "The deliberate verdict of the Lord Jesus [is] that it is better not to live than not to love."
- "The one eternal lesson for us all is how better we can love."
Dwight L. Moody loved Drummond's book, and so do I. In fact, I urge you to read it as soon as possible, for it shares vital truths for Christian life and victory.
No matter what your situation is, ask yourself, "What would love do?" And remember, love truly is the greatest thing in the world.
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