The Jews answered him, “Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?” Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is One who seeks it, and he is the judge. Truly, truly, I say to you, if anyone...
So, the most important commandment of all of God’s commandments is that we love the Lord our God with our whole heart, soul, mind, and strength. But this “love” is not an emotional feeling, though our emotions are definitely engaged in loving God. But to love God with this kind of (agape) love...
“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away...
Sunday, June 11, 2017, 3:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The King is Coming.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 97 (ESV).
The Lord Reigns (vv. 1-5)
The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice;
let the many coastlands be glad!
Clouds and thick darkness are all...
How Much Do You Love God?
Matthew 22:35-40 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and...