God so loved the world

Jesus was not telling Nicodemus how much God loves the world, but rather in what way he loved the world: his love is active and giving. He gave his only Son, his other Self; he gave himself to us and held nothing back from us. God's love is active. So, therefore, must we learn to love not merely in word, but in deeds. In this way we show that we understand the love of God toward us. Sermon for Midweek of Whitsun Week