Welcome to the Paul Tripp podcast, where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp connects the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.

What does it look like to love one another, or to love your neighbor?

The call to love is all throughout the Old and New Testament.

In today's episode, we continue through Elect Exiles,

a sermon series from First Peter,

and in today's message, Paul unpacks four characteristics of love

that will radically shape your relationships and ministry.

I felt like, although the moment I'm going to talk to you about was in many ways a tragic

moment, Llewell and I felt very privileged to be part of it. We were on sabbatical in

Clearwater, Florida, some years ago, both my mom and Llewella's father lived in that area.

And during the period of time, Llewellis' father was diagnosed with cancer and was on his way to go home with Jesus.

I remember one particular moment that I will never forget.

We were in his hospital room, we were standing around his bed.

We were praying for him.

And he asked if he could pray.

I'll never forget his prayer.

His prayer wasn't for his own sickness. His prayer wasn't for his own sickness.

His prayer wasn't for wisdom for the doctors.

His prayer was for us.

He prayed that in his time of suffering,

he would be a good example to us.

I will never forget that prayer.

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