How do we show love?

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What’s Your Question? for Nov. 4, 2009

The Bible emphasizes love, but one thing stands out as a requirement. The apostle John wrote, “But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him…” (1 Jn. 2:5). He also said, “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome” (5:3). In the gospel account, John said, “If you love Me, keep My commandments” (14:15) and “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word…He who does not love Me does not keep My words” (14:23,24). That is strong teaching from the apostle of love! Some today seem to believe that if you love God, it doesn’t matter what you do in the worship or work of the church. Jesus said those who practice lawlessness will hear the words – “depart from Me” (Mt. 7:23).