i·den·ti·ty
1.the state or fact of remaining the same one or ones, as under varying aspects or conditions:
2.the condition of being oneself or itself, and not another:
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The Christian’s i·den·ti·ty
6.The Christian’s identity is a life that is marked by love (1 Timothy 1:5)
The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith
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The aim of Paul’s charge to Timothy was to command the church to love.
This is the love of choice and the will, characterized by self-denial and self-sacrifice for the benefit of others, and it is the mark of a true Christian. This love comes from the person who knows what is right and pleasing to the Lord. It is also a mark of a believer who’s faith is rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The question you must ask yourself is this: Is my life marked by a self-sacrificing love for others? Do I willing to prefer others?