Introduction
Deuteronomy 6:1-5 – The greatest command – love God.He loved us when we weren’t lovable.
Deuteronomy 7:7-8Why does God treat us the way He does? Out of love!Romans 5:6-8; 3:10I John 4:10Ephesians 2:1-7God knows all our secrets and faults, but He loves us anyway!Hebrews 8:12 – God shows us mercy and forgiveness.It only makes sense to love Him back.
I John 4:19Hosea 11:1-7 – So many times God’s children have turned from Him.I John 2:15Deuteronomy 32:6-18What that means:
Delight in the Lord – Psalm 84Delight in His word – Psalms 119:97-104Obey Him – I John 5:3Love others – Matthew 22:39; I John 3:11-18; 4:11, 20The second greatest command – love others.Conclusion
Loving God is the basis of our character as Christians.