Beginning with the greatest commandment
Deuteronomy 6:5 establishes the foundational call: “Love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” This particular command is so important it is located within multible books within the bible.
In Matthew 22:37–38 Jesus affirmed this as the greatest and most important commandment. This command is also located in Mark 12:30, and in Luke 10:27. These passages of scripture is so important because they teach us to love God and how to love God.
Love Expressed Through Obedience
Jesus taught that obedience demonstrates love: “If you love me, you will obey my commandments.” (John 14:15) Similarly, whoever knows and obeys Christ’s commandments is the person who loves him (John 14:21), and loving God means obeying his commandments (1 John 5:3). Deuteronomy 11:1 reinforces this connection, calling believers to love God and obey his laws, rules, and commands.
Loving God is expressed thru Devotion
The Psalmist declares, “I love you, O LORD, my strength,” (Ps 18:1) while Psalm 97:10 calls those who love the LORD to hate evil. Romans 8:28 assures believers that all things work together for good for those who love God, and 1 Corinthians 8:3 notes that those who love God are known by him.
LET US LOVE GOD THE WAY HE HAS TAUGHT US TO LOVE HIM.
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