A Test Of Our Love For God

When asked, most people will admit their love for God. Among the reasons cited for loving God is the fact of His love for us. As the apostle John exclaimed, “In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins” (I John 4:10).

Cultivating a proper relationship with our Father in Heaven demands that we clearly understand what He expects from us. Most assuredly, it is one thing to declare our love for God, but it is another thing to manifest our love for Him. As the apostle John said, “By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. For this is the love of God that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome” (I John 5:2 & 3).

Loving God is the highest privilege that is granted to mankind. After all, there is nothing about any of us that makes us worthy of this exalted privilege. But the God whom we serve is loving, gracious, and merciful. Listed below are six questions designed to assist us in evaluating our love for God.

1. Do I give the study of the Bible a high priority in my life? (Psalm 119:97)

2. Do I spend regular time in prayer? (Matthew 7:7-11)

3. Do I sincerely love my brethren? (I John 3:17)

4. Does my daily life glorify the Lord? (I Corinthians 10:31)

5. Am I growing as a Christian? (II Peter 3:18)

6. Am I actively involved in serving the Lord? (Ephesians 2:10)