Wednesday, August 24, 2011 - Jeremiah 33, 34; Psalm 74; 1 John 5
S - 1 John 5:3 In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome,...
O - John is telling us what true love for God looks like.
A - You say you love God. I ask, "Do you love God?" and you reply "Of course I do!" And yet you do not keep His commands. You lied to your spouse about how much money you spent. You ridiculed your mother and so dishonored her. I heard you say that you hated someone - Jesus said that is the same as murdering. And you're jealous of your friend's new car - that is coveting. See? You are failing to keep God's commands. If you claim to love Him - then love Him fully - so much so that keeping His commands is not difficult for you - not at all - because of love.
P - Oh, Lord, I love You so much. Remind me, Lord, when I am tempted to sin, of my love for You so that I will turn from sin to the face of my Love.
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