John 13:34-35 – Jesus gives us a new commandment, that we love one another as He loves us. He commands love which is an act of our will. John 14:15 – Jesus says, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” This requires works, not just faith (and not faith alone). ...
The test of knowing if your "love" for Him is self-deceived or REAL, can be conclusively proved by Scripture. If you LOVE Him-- you will OBEY Him. If you will not obey Him-- you do not love Him."If ye love Me, keep My Commandments" (John 14:15). "And hereby we do know ...
Let her alone. … For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you wish you can do good to them; but you do not always have me (vv. 6-7). Is this a veiled rebuke from Jesus to the critics: “If this is so important to you, don’t just talk about it, nor criticise ...
It is through the Bible that we meet and know Christ. When we grow in our love for Christ, we grow in our love of Scriptures.Read More byDr. Phil Collins Sign Up for the Latest Blog Posts from Thomas Nelson By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email ...
“If you produce from the divine scriptures something that we all share, we shall have to listen. But those words which are not found in the scriptures are under no circumstance accepted by us, especially since the Lord warns us, saying, In vain they worship me, teaching human commandments...
3. Go on to Moses. At Sinai, God gave him the message to the people (Ex.19:4), If you will obey My voice indeed, ye shall be a peculiar treasure to Me above all people.' In the very nature of things it cannot be otherwise. God's holy will is His glory and perfection; it ...
that you should make another app, called, “Doctrinal Mastery” and not call it LDS this time, because we have been commanded by the Lord, to call it, “The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints” from now on. And if we do not obey that commandment, who knows what will ...
When God brings us to a situation that seems too much to handle, we can ask Him for deliverance. I’ve always been heartened by the fact that Jesus prayed in Gethsemane, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done” (Luke 22...
And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness Romans 9:28 “For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth.” Luke 1:75 In holiness and righteousness...
Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed," says the LORD, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise...