Love is Not Against the Law-Derek Webb

When this song came up, I was glad for it. Not only do I love Derek Webb's voice and musicality, but I enjoy his lyrics. At times, he is too political for my taste, but overall I really enjoy him. This song talks about loving our enemies, admitting our wrongs, and loving others equally. I am especially drawn to the verse that says, "Cause you cannot choose your friends, but you choose your enemies. But what if they were one-one and the same? Could you find a way to love them both the same?" 

I wonder, how often do I really love those who are not my friends, family, or even acquaintances? I work with people, run into others as I do errands, meet new individuals through friends, and so on, but I don't know if I ever think about Christ's love for them. I believe because I love Jesus, I should be reflecting his love wherever I am. How do I that? What does this look like? Even more, I want to learn more about loving those with whom I daily spend time. As much as I know love is a great feeling, it is more so an active choice to put others before myself. I like the title "Love is Not Against the Law" because it is very obvious, yet a wonderful reminder to us. No one argues with genuine, selfless love. No matter your belief system, economic status, cultural background, or geographical location, love is a universal truth. So, why not? Why not love?