Thoughts from John 14:15

"If you love Me, keep My commandments " says Jesus. We need to realize that our obedience to the commands, words and teachings of Jesus is not a means to garner God's love. Rather, it is the proof that we fully realize His love for us and our own love for Him. We love Him, therefore we keep His commands. His love is not some prize to be won by good behavior or abstinence from poor behavior. Our behavior is a response to the great love freely demonstrated to us by a loving merciful heavenly Father.