Commitment & Joy Matt. 22:35-38.

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Commitment & Joy Matt. 22:35-38

Commitment & Joy Matthew 22:35-38

Commitment & Joy In Marriage Matt. 19:4-6 From Beginning God Joins Permanent Not Selfish Sacrifice Eph. 5:25 Nourish/Cherish Eph. 5:28 Subject Eph. 5:22 Giving Results In Joy! Commitment & Joy In Marriage

Commitment & Joy In The Church 1 John 5:1-2 Demonstrated Attendance Them vs Us Involved Nourish/Cherish Abound 1 Cor. 15:58 Giving Results In Joy! Commitment & Joy In The Church

Commitment & Joy To God Matt. 10:37-39 Before Family ALL heart, soul, and mind What Does The Evidence Suggest? Nourish/Cherish Giving Results In Joy! 1 John 1:3-4 Commitment & Joy To God