Introduction

  • Deuteronomy 6:1-5 – The greatest command – love God.

He loved us when we weren’t lovable.

  • Deuteronomy 7:7-8
  • Why does God treat us the way He does? Out of love!
  • Romans 5:6-8; 3:10
  • I John 4:10
  • Ephesians 2:1-7
  • God knows all our secrets and faults, but He loves us anyway!
  • Hebrews 8:12 – God shows us mercy and forgiveness.

It only makes sense to love Him back.

  • I John 4:19
  • Hosea 11:1-7 – So many times God’s children have turned from Him.
  • I John 2:15
  • Deuteronomy 32:6-18

What that means:

  • Delight in the Lord – Psalm 84
  • Delight in His word – Psalms 119:97-104
  • Obey Him – I John 5:3
  • Love others – Matthew 22:39; I John 3:11-18; 4:11, 20
    • The second greatest command – love others.

Conclusion

  • Loving God is the basis of our character as Christians.