December 19
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Love means doing what God has commanded us, and he has commanded us to love one another, just as you heard from the beginning. -2 John 6(NLT)
LOVE EQUALS OBEDIENCE TO GOD
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you say you love God and yet not heed his call
Don’t you open up the door for you to easily fall?
Love means doing what God has commanded
When you rebel, you are sinning and will be tempted.
To obey God’s command to love one another
Is loving him through our sisters and brothers
Submission to his truth shows we are faithful
Defiance to it clearly indicates we are fools.
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There are many ways to manifest love to someone. We can shower our beloved with love by agreeing with their values and ideals. Another way is to care for their well-being and to be loyal to them. Sacrificing something we really want is another picture of love. Submitting to each other is another example of manifesting love.
The bible clearly tells us that love isn’t just a word we say to someone. Love means doing what God commanded us. He wants us to love one another as we love him and as we love ourselves. Obedience is a prerequisite to fulfillment of God’s promises for his people. He showered the faithful and obedient with an overflow of blessings and guaranteed them a spot in heaven.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for protecting us with your commands to love one another.
REFLECTION
Why do you think God puts much emphasis on obedience? What are the consequences of rebellion?
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