Image via WikipediaThe Golden Rule is laid down as the summary of the whole teaching of the Law. It involves complete self-giving. It is pointed out that it is not what we say about our loyalty to God that counts, but doing his will and that alone (Matt. 7:15-28). We should concentrate on all we can do to show our love for God and others. We also see it in the following quote. (Matt. 22:36-40)"Teacher," he asked, "which is the greatest commandment in the Law?"
"Jesus answered, 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the greatest and the most important commandment. The second most important commandment is like it: 'Love your neighbor as you love yourself.' The whole Law of Moses and the teachings of the prophets depend on these two commandments."
By Jesus, definition, what kind of "Lover" are you?
(Luke 14:25-35) provides us a parable which illustrates that the service of God is costly and demands sacrifice. All the quests who were invited had good reasons for staying away, but none of them was prepared to put the obedience of God before his own private concerns. It is this lesson which our Lord reinforces on the cost of being a Child of God and the necessity for self-renunciation.
Now is the time to trust Him. Give Him your life. He will love you like you have never been loved before.
You would like to feel that there is a God who is interested in you of course, You don't want to make any big mistakes that will mess-up your life.
Suppose you are ready to call God's bluff! Suppose you are willing to give it a trial. How does God, become real to you? "What do you do?"
Well He wants lives - all or nothing. He wants your life committed to Him now - not tomorrow.
When you do, you will be home. You will know for yourself His warm and wonderful love, how he will guide you, and help you, give you joy you have never had before.
It is important to listen to what God's word says, but it is much more important to obey it, do what it says.
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