Love or Obey?

Ken

“My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways” (Proverbs 23:26 KJV). God is dealing with His created beings, who have the capacity to choose or reject Him. That has always been the significance of being human. Embryos that grow two heads or children who turn into angry screaming grievance collectors, what’s worse? Jesus reminded us, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind,” and “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself” (Matthew 22:37, 39). Both love and obedience are equally important. What is more significant, faith or works? “Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works” (James 2:18). Both faith and works are equally important. Let us not turn life or the study of God into impossible choices. Instead, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6). Father, form us into the image of Christ. Magnify Yourself by how well we reflect You. Lord Jesus, return quickly. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.