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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),

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1 Letting God work in Our Lives Loving God

2 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

3 What is love? Matt. 22:37-38 1 Corinthians 13:13 Our motives toward God need to be pure – rooted in love!

4 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

5 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

6 Why we love God We are expected to love God Matt. 22:37-38 1 Corinthians 8:3, “But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him.” 1 John 4:16 Deut. 7:9, 10:12, etc.

7 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

8 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?

9 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

10 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?

11 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?

12 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?

13 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

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

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