02/09/2021
Imagine you had a friend, and that friend was always doing things that offended you. Would you continue being friends with that person? Would you want that person to be close to you?
The same way we'd not like to be hurt or offended by those who want to have a relationship with us is the same way Jesus desires those who come to Him to keep His commandments/conditions of relationship with Him.
It's not enough to say we love Him, we must show we love Him by not hurting Him. That is why He said “If you love Me, keep My commandments.”
John 14:15 NKJV
Relationship with God is tied to obedience of His word. And our loving Him is proved when we follow His Word.
Happy New Month.