Love In Action
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
Proverbs 8:17
As a young man, I felt sure that I had fully mastered the art of love. Boy, was I wrong! Likewise, I thought I understood the simple concept of the verse above. However, further reading of Christ's teachings show that I still have much to learn about the verse as well.
Jesus talks of love in a different perspective in John 14:21 and John 14:23. Love is more than just emotions but actions manifested by our demonstrating our willingness to follow his commandments. Jesus stresses that it is more than just knowing his commandments but keeping them as well. It reminds me of the old phrase that "action speaks louder than words". While we may be able to quote the Ten Commandments, do we follow them?
Easier said than done? Yes, by ourselves. But look closely at both verses in John 14. Jesus recognizes the limitations of our own abilities and promises to manifest himself to us. More importantly, in verse 23 Jesus promises that both He and His Father will abide with us. Our commitment to action coupled with the presence of the Holy Trinity within us gives us the strength to overcome any worldly challenge to keeping His commandments.
Demonstrate your love today by taking the first step to follow his commandments. His presence and support will result in a love manifested within you that is beyond compare!
Proverbs 8:17
As a young man, I felt sure that I had fully mastered the art of love. Boy, was I wrong! Likewise, I thought I understood the simple concept of the verse above. However, further reading of Christ's teachings show that I still have much to learn about the verse as well.
Jesus talks of love in a different perspective in John 14:21 and John 14:23. Love is more than just emotions but actions manifested by our demonstrating our willingness to follow his commandments. Jesus stresses that it is more than just knowing his commandments but keeping them as well. It reminds me of the old phrase that "action speaks louder than words". While we may be able to quote the Ten Commandments, do we follow them?
Easier said than done? Yes, by ourselves. But look closely at both verses in John 14. Jesus recognizes the limitations of our own abilities and promises to manifest himself to us. More importantly, in verse 23 Jesus promises that both He and His Father will abide with us. Our commitment to action coupled with the presence of the Holy Trinity within us gives us the strength to overcome any worldly challenge to keeping His commandments.
Demonstrate your love today by taking the first step to follow his commandments. His presence and support will result in a love manifested within you that is beyond compare!
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