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Jesus summed up God’s requirements of us in two straightforward commands: The first requirement is that I am to love God with my entire being—my spirit, of course, but also my intellect, my emotions, and my body. The second requirement is that I am to love my fellow man just as I would love myself.
Think about this: You received a full and unconditional pardon from the penalty of death, and thus, you are no longer an object of God’s just judgment. But there’s more; God’s love didn’t stop there. You were not only pardoned, you were adopted into God’s very own family. You who were once an enemy are now brought near to God’s heart and given a place in God’s kingdom. A permanent place was set for you us at the King’s table and you were given a position of purpose in his eternal plan. What love indeed!
Read I John 3 “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God. And that is what we are!” (I John 3:1) Thoughts… Imagine that—you are a beloved child of God. What incredible love the Father has lavished on [...]
Ray Noah
Lead Pastor of Portland Christian Center
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