The Love of God

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For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. (1 John 5:3)

“Jesus never promised that obeying him would be easy. But the hard work and self-discipline of serving Christ is no burden to those who love him. If our load starts to feel heavy, we can always trust Christ to help us bear it” (Life Application Notes, 1 John 5:3)

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Mat 11:28-30 ESV)

“As your soul yearns after God, you will find more and still more of the unsearchable riches of His grace. As you contemplate these riches you will come into possession of them and will reveal the merits of the Savior’s sacrifice, the protection of His righteousness, the fullness of His wisdom, and His power to present you before the Father “without spot, and blameless.” (2Pet 3:14). {by EGW, AA 567.1}

“You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.” (2 Pet 3:17-18, ESV)