All of the disciples claimed to love Christ. But did they all really love Him? A hypocrite was among them, of whom it is written, “Not that he cared for the poor” ( John 12:6 ). And are there not some people today who call Him, “Lord, Lord,” but who do not really love Him, having failed to love His poor brethren suffering on earth? They should have taken more pleasure in helping them, than in indulging in their own appetites, beautifying their bodies, accumulating great wealth, and giving luxurious entertainments. Those who truly love Christ are kind to the hungry, to the stranger, and to the prisoner, for His sake.
How delightful to be permitted to make firm the timid believer, or to reclaim him who has miserably erred!