This sermon focuses on the war for the affections of our heart and the object of our love.
Jesus says the greatest commandment and necessary requirement to inherit eternal life is to “love the Lord Your God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength” and to “love your neighbour as yourself”. God is clear in his Word what he has called us to.
The problem is, we have all failed to fulfil these instructions. We have replaced the pure, undefiled love of the eternal God for earthly loves. However, we need not fear! For we can know decisive victory in this war through Jesus Christ. For Jesus fulfilled this perfectly, took our deserved punishment on the cross, and rose up landing a decisive victory blow in this war.
The importance of these instructions and the war of loves doesn’t disappear once we belong to Jesus. Yes, we are securely held in him, but the evil one will try to steal the affections of our heart through sin, disobedience, and daunting callings.
Yet, we are encouraged to look at Jesus again. For he laid it all down for us holding nothing back. So, how can we hold anything back from him. We are also encouraged by Jesus’ encouraged that whoever sacrifices for the kingdom in this life will receive more in this world and in eternity.
Lord, thank you for victory through Jesus Christ. Have all of my heart and help me to hold nothing back from you.
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