Every congregation has some sort of reputation.  It may have a reputation of being big.  It may be known as an aging congregation that's almost dead; or a reputation for having a lot of money.  Maybe it's known for its youth program or style of music.  The people in town may say that it's a strict, harsh, rule-driven kind of church.  But as you read the Scriptures, and especially this text, you get the distinct impression that every church should have a reputation for love.  People should point at us and say, "Those folks love one another - I mean, they're really good at it!"  Find out what the reputation of your church should be as you listen to "A Reputation for Love."

1 Thessalonians 4.9-10