guiding principle #1
Written by Aron Strong on December 31, 2008 – 8:35 am -So God has been doing something cool inside me lately. One of the things he’s doing is anchoring some core scriptures in my heart that are what I’m calling guiding principles.
There’s times when I’m facing choices or situations I need God’s direction and I don’t hear him giving me a clear answer right away. These aren’t always huge, life altering situations or choices, just ever day stuff. That’s when these Guiding Principles come into play. They are my default settings. When I’m not sure about what’s going on around me or even in me at times, these things I know and will help me know which way to go.
GUIDING PRINCIPLE #1
“If you love me, you will obey my commands.” John 14:15
I love this scripture. It’s a reminder this faith we’re called to is not about religion. It doesn’t say, “Obey my commands.” It says “If you love me…” It’s a litmus test. It reveals where we are in our spiritual growth. It shows the depth of our relationship with Jesus.
When I’m faced with choices, temptations or emotional swings, I can default to this scripture. “If you love me, you’ll obey me.” It’s that simple.
Do I really love him? How much? Enough to do what he asks me? Do I really believe and trust him? If I do, then my choices just got a little easier to make.
If I don’t, then it’s time to take a look inside and see what’s keeping me from trusting and obeying.
This works out in our lives two different ways:
We’ll obey some of his commands simply because of what he’s done in us.
Because we love him, we obey him.
The other part however is harder. This part is an act of obedience.
We obey him, because we love him.
Either way, it pulls me back to center as I seek to continue to grow in my love for Jesus Christ.
What are your choices revealing about your relationship with Jesus?
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