1. DO YOU LOVE GOD? Text: Matthew 22:35-38

2. Reasons Why We Love God 1. He gives us every good gift. James 1:17 1. He gives us every good gift. James 1:17 2. He first loved us. 1 John 4:9-10 2. He first loved us. 1 John 4:9-10 3. He is the creator. Ecclesiastes 12:13 3. He is the creator. Ecclesiastes 12:13 4. We cannot please God without love. 4. We cannot please God without love. 1 John 4:8

3. Requirements of love for God #1 “DO I Love My Brother”  One who loves God should love his brother – 1 John 4:20-21  We should love the children of God - 1 John 5:1  We should love one another – John 15:12  Matthew 25:40, 45  Qualities of love – 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

4. #2 “Do I Love My Neighbor? Who is my neighbor? Luke 10:30-37 Who is my neighbor? Luke 10:30-37 The Story of the Good Samaritan. The Story of the Good Samaritan. We should do good to all men – We should do good to all men – Galatians 6:10

5. #3 “Do I Completely Obey God?” Keep God’s Commandments – 1 John 5:3 Keep God’s Commandments – 1 John 5:3 John 14:15 John 14:15 Love God Totally – Luke 10:27 Love God Totally – Luke 10:27 We must do what Jesus asks – Luke 6:46 We must do what Jesus asks – Luke 6:46

6. “What must Man Do?” Believe Jesus to be the Christ – John 8:24 Believe Jesus to be the Christ – John 8:24 Willingly repent of sins – Luke 13:3 Willingly repent of sins – Luke 13:3 Willingly be baptized – Mark 16:16 Willingly be baptized – Mark 16:16 God’s Commandment are not grievous – God’s Commandment are not grievous – 1 John 5:3

7. DO YOU LOVE GOD?