1 John 4:19; Mark 12:29-31; Matthew 22:37-39 These should guide us according to God’s Word as to how we are to love and disciple others to love as well… 1) 1 John 4:7-21...God is Love and Love is from God...we can only love because He first loved us (v. 19); (John 3:16; 1 John 3:16)2) Mark 12:29-31...A clear priority and order for love of Him and others3) Mark 12:31…loving others as self…4) John 13:1-17...Love lived out in humility, service, authority and discipleship5) Romans 8:37-39...God's unfailing... Read More
March 11, 2021
The Discipline of Love
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1 John 4:19; Mark 12:29-31; Matthew 22:37-39 (Refer to last week’s post for the seven texts on Love - https://loveandlordship.com/blog/discipleship-loving-response-required-to-his-lordship/) Foundation: I can only love because God first loved and still/always loves me (1 John 4:19) From the moment that Adam and Eve ate the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil sin entered the world and mankind has since been completely marred by it. This means that in and of ourselves, while there are remnants of our being created in God's... Read More
March 4, 2021
Discipleship: Loving Response Required To His Lordship
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This isn’t going to be easy so I begin with a reminder…I'm sharing the direct words of Jesus...I'm just the messenger. We must heed what our Lord says. First let’s recap what He has called us to in order to be His disciples... 1) He must be the utmost priority in our life; 2) We must give ourselves wholeheartedly to Him; 3) We must give up everything for His sake, including our right to our life, our self and our right to be right (Luke... Read More
February 24, 2021
Discipleship: Walking According to His Truth
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Here are some simple thoughts on discipleship from Jesus Himself (Luke 14:25-35)... Christ must be the absolute #1 Priority (Lord) in your life (vv. 26-27)We must commit and submit wholeheartedly, not half-heartedly (vv. 28-32)We must die to or give up our selfish desires and possessions (v. 33)If we follow through on the above we can be devoted disciples; if we do not we can't be. I said simple, not easy? These can’t be done in our own strength…only by His Spirit! These 3 specific choices... Read More
February 10, 2021
Valentine, Marriage and “Family Privilege”
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St. Valentine is celebrated for Romance, love and sex. What if that’s only part of the story? His real life’s work that should be celebrated is for God’s institution of Marriage…and we, as His Church must take up the mantle in our day and culture! Let me start with 5 reasons that Valentine’s Day and Marriage are good for…1) Your Spouse; 2) Yourself; 3) Your Family; 4) Christ’s Church; 5) Our culture! If we’re not on the right foundation, and Marriage in God’s design is... Read More