Letting God work in Our Lives Loving God. What is love? φιλέω, (phileō) – having affection as for a friend or brother Matt. 10:37, John 15:19 ἀ γάπη (agape),

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Letting God work in Our Lives Loving God

What is love? φιλέω, (phileō) – having affection as for a friend or brother Matt. 10:37, John 15:19 ἀ γάπη (agape), high esteem, warm regard and interest in another, cherish Caring enough to sacrifice for what is best 1 Corinthians 13

What is love? Matt. 22: Corinthians 13:13 Our motives toward God need to be pure – rooted in love!

Why we love God 1 John 4:8, God is love. Love is His nature. He created us with capacity to love God demonstrated love, 1 John 4:9-10, Rom. 5:8

Why we love God Eph. 3:17-19, the love of Christ passes knowledge. We may not fully understand His love, but we can understand enough as we seek to know Him

Why we love God We are expected to love God Matt. 22: Corinthians 8:3, “But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him.” 1 John 4:16 Deut. 7:9, 10:12, etc.

Why we love God 1 John 4:19, “We love Him because He first loved us.” We reach a point where our service to Him is not motivated by fear, rather through love! Gratitude, etc. Then our service becomes a pleasure and not a chore

Our love for God We tell Him that we love Him In our prayers and worship to Him, we declare our love to Him ( cf. Psa. 116:1 ) But is there more to loving Him than expressing it in words?

Our love for God With all our heart Matthew 22:37, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” Not mere lip service ( Matt. 15:8-9 ) Loyalty & priority – Matt. 6:24, 10:37-39, Luke 14:33

Our love for God We keep His commandments One way to show love is to obey (Not just out of fear, or compulsion) 1 John 5:3, 2:5, 2 John 6; John 14:15, cf. Deut. 13:3-4 Do our actions betray our love?

Our love for God We love our brethren If we love God we will love each other and show that love! 1 John 4:7-8, 11-12, 20-21, 5:2, 1 Thess. 4:9 Do our actions betray our love?

Our love for God Demonstrated in our giving God has given us much, what are giving back to Him? 1 John 4:19 2 Corinthians 9:7 i.e. 1 John 3:17 Do our actions demonstrate our love?

Our love for God Keep yourself in the love of God Jude 21 Genuine love is enduring. We must remain faithful to Him! 1 Corinthians 13:8, “Love never fails” Hebrews 10:38 Luke 9:62

Considering God working in our lives, do we demonstrate our love toward Him? Hebrews 6:10