Be a vessel that distributes the love of Christ genuinely and unconditionally and “above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins” (I Peter 4:8). This act of love has life-changing power, but we must have the wisdom and understanding of scripture to properly put it into practice. Peter’s message is one that instructs us to be intentional in our actions as they pertain to sin: “kaluption”—to cover. This act of “covering over” is not looking the other way, ignoring the sins, or patiently bearing the sins of others. The act of “covering over” is deliberate and hides the sins of another so, one would clean it up and avoid public exposure without embarrassment. Consider this service of love that watches over the soul of another with the intensity of an eye, discerning the beginning of evil in a brother or sister. Love cannot hide sin when the Spirit of God has begun pulling back the covers, but it can prevent a full manifestation and exposure if one is faithful to deal with sin privately before wickedness possesses the heart and character. The act of “covering over” is deliberate, intentional, and specific to the sin of another. My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins. – James 5:19-20 ESV. Christian love is an action, not an emotion. Emotions change, are fleeting and unpredictable. Christ-like love will consistently advance the work of Christ’s kingdom and His will on earth. This love is divine, as it evokes restoration (saves the trafficking victim’s soul from death) and directly deals with the sin issue (covers a multitude of sins). Share the unconditional love of Christ!