Love and obedience
What does God say about love and obedience ?
It is important to know that loving God is not a suggestion. It is s a commandment. God does not say, "Love Me if you want to," or "Love Me when you think I have helped you or given you what you wanted." It is not conditional on anything. God says, "Love Me with every part of your being regardless."
Ask yourself these questions:
How do I show my love for God in the hard times as well as when life is easy?
If obedience is an act of love, what am I doing today to show that I love God?
How has God rewarded me in the past for loving Him?
Matthew 22 : 36 - 37
"Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the Law of Moses?
"Jesus replied, 'You must love the L ord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind'"
John 14 : 15
If you love me, obey all my commandments
Psalms 145 : 20
The Lord protects all those who love him, but he destroys the wicked"
(Stops & Steps 1015 21VII2009)