February 2010

February brings lots of talk about love, but love is more evident through our actions than through our words. Children show love and respect by obeying parents, and Christians show love and respect by obeying God’s commands. God gave us his laws because he loves us, and following them helps mold us into his faithful followers.

Love is at the “heart” of all God’s commandments, including his two greatest: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind” and “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Luke 10:27).

The problem is that love and obedience aren’t as [...more]