When did we stop loving?

It feels like anger is everywhere.

Online. In the news. In everyday conversations.

Disagreement isn’t new—but lately, it feels heavier. Somewhere along the way, we stopped saying, “I see that differently,” and started saying, “You’re wrong—and I don’t like you because of it.”

And as Christians, that should make us pause.

Jesus lived in a time full of division, tension, and conflict. Yet He chose compassion over condemnation, listening over shouting, and love over pride.

He even said:

“But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”- Matthew 5:44

Not ignore them. Not argue with them. Love them.

That’s not easy. But it is Christlike.

So much of today’s anger is rooted in fear—fear of being wrong, fear of change, fear of being unheard. And social media has only amplified it. Outrage gets attention. Kindness rarely does.

But Scripture reminds us:

“This you know, my beloved brothers and sisters. But everyone must be quick to hear,

slow to speak, and slow to anger;” - James 1:19

That feels almost radical now.

God doesn’t ask us to agree with everyone—but He does ask us to love everyone.

“Your speech must always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt,

so that you will know how you should respond to each person.”- Colossians 4:6

You can stand for truth without being cruel.
You can be passionate without being harsh.
You can disagree without being unkind.

So how do we overcome the hostility?

We start small.

We choose curiosity over judgment.
We pause before reacting.
We remember that every person is made in God’s image.
We speak with grace.
We pray for those who challenge us.

And maybe most importantly—we refuse to let anger shape us.

Jesus said people would recognize His followers by their love.

“By this all people will know that you are My disciples: if you have love for one another.” - John 13:35

Not by their arguments.

Not by their opinions.

But by their love.

The world doesn’t need louder voices.

It needs softer hearts.

Let’s be those people.