Introduction
Love God
- Deuteronomy 6:1-6 – Jesus references this when asked what the greatest command is (Matthew 22:37-40).
- Ephesians 2:1-6 – We are saved because of God’s great love.
- I John 4:19 – Our natural response is to love God back once we learn of His love for us.
- Psalms 84:2
- I John 2:15
- I John 5:3 – If we love God, we will keep His commandments. Loving God means constantly turning away from sin. If loving God is not your priority, you must repent!
Love your neighbor
- Matthew 22:37
- Romans 13:8-10 – Owe nothing to anyone except to love your neighbor.
- We can’t fix the world, but we can fix ourselves.
- Matthew 7:12 – The golden rule.
- Matthew 5:23, 44
- Matthew 6:1; 7:5
Love the truth
- John 8:44 – Satan is the father of lies!
- II Corinthians 11:3-4
- Colossians 2:6
- James 1:16 – Don’t be deceived!
- II Timothy 3:12-17 – The deceivers are coming, so stick to the truth!
- God’s truth:
- Genesis 1:27 – God created male and female.
- I Timothy 1:9-10
- Psalms 139:13-14 – What does this say about abortion?
- II Corinthians 5:10
- Psalms 130:3-4 – There is forgiveness!