In this episode of Berean Devotion, George Binoka walks through Deuteronomy 6–9 and Luke 7, highlighting what it truly means to love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Centered on the Great Shema, this devotion unpacks how every command flows from a relationship of love and loyalty to God—and why idolatry is such a serious threat to that relationship.

George also explores the difficult call to remove sinful influences from our lives, the purpose behind Israel’s wilderness season, and the reminder that God’s blessings are never earned by our own righteousness.

In Luke 7, we see powerful examples of faith, doubt, and forgiveness—from the centurion’s remarkable trust in Jesus, to John the Baptist’s moment of questioning, to a vivid picture of how deeply we love Christ when we truly understand how much we’ve been forgiven.

This episode is a call to examine your love for God, confront the idols in your life, and grow in a deeper awareness of His grace.