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We love because he first loved us.
1 John 4:19, ESV
Everything we do should come out of the knowledge that God loves us, as so beautifully and horribly demonstrated through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Our desire should be to live that way because He did and does.
“But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.
Luke 6:27-28, ESV
Vengeance belongs to the Lord. Also, it is easier to share the gospel with others when they see us loving those who mistreat us.
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:1-3, ESV
We are called to be peacemakers, disciples if Christ, and brothers and sisters … who love each other!
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
Jeremiah 1:5 ESV
Christian believer: we are not all called to be Prophets, as Jeremiah, but God set up from eternity that we should go to the world and declare the Gospel for our Great Prophet and saving Lord Jesus.
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6, ESV
Right and wrong.
Respect.
Making a great sandwich.
All of these are included in training up a child, and more.
The most important: to seek and love God.
(And remember, proverbs are guidelines and summarized truths, not hard and fast laws.)
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Philippians 4:8, ESV
It is so easy to get distracted by and focused on the bad things in life and this world.
Ask God to help you see the good, beautiful, just, true things in each moment. (It helps a lot with stress and cynicism!)
The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
Ecclesiastes 12:13, ESV
Everything is meaningless without God.
And what is the meaning of life and calling for every human?
The two greatest commandments: Love God and love others.
I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
Psalm 119:11, ESV
Why is reading and meditating on (thinking about) Scripture important?
We memorize it, and it guides us out of temptation and away from sin. (See Jesus in Matthew and Luke chapters 4.)
By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.
1 John 3:16, ESV
Our greatest example showed true love: sacrificing everything for the good of others.
How well are you doing this?
But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.
Jude 1:20-21, ESV
Do not merely go to church.
Cherish your salvation!
Read your Bible!
Serve others in love!
Because He loved us enough to come and die for us. We ought to be ready to do the same for Him.
a simple man of God 