Your Future, Your Choice!

 CHOOSE TO LOVE GOD

Love in God's primary attribute. "God is love," wrote the apostle John under inspiration. (1 John 4:8) For this reason, when asked what is the greatest of all commandments, Jesus said: "You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your who soul and with your whole mind." (Matthew 22:37) A real relationship with Jehovah God must be based, not on fear or blind obedience, but on love. Why, though, should we choose to love him? 

Jehovah's love for mankind is like that of loving parents for their children. Though imperfect, loving parents instruct, encourage, support, and discipline their children because they want them to be happy and to flourish. What do parents desire in return? They want their children to love them and to take heart what they as parents have imparted to them for their good. Is it not reasonable that our perfect heavenly Father expects us to show loving appreciation for all that he has done for us?

Next time: Your Future, Your Choice! - LISTEN TO HIS VOICE

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