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.