Chapter 23

Loving, Fearing and Obeying God

1. Loving and Fearing God
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   2. Love God
      • Love God and Jesus Christ
      • Love for God and Jesus Christ is shown by obeying them
      • Love for God is linked with loving other Christians
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   4. The Importance of Loving God
      • Loving God is of the utmost importance
      • God and Jesus Christ love those who love them
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   6. Fear God
      • Fear God to the extent that you tremble before him
      • Do not fear anything but God
      • God’s people should not live in fear of his punishment
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   8. Why God Should Be Feared
      • God’s surpassing greatness and sovereignty
      • God’s anger and judgment
      • God’s holiness
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   10. The Importance of Fearing God
       • Fearing God is closely associated with obeying him . . .
       • . . . Fearing God compels one to avoid sin
       • Fear of God leads to life
       • Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom

2. Obeying God
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   2. Obey God
      • Obey God always – forever
      • We should obey God because of what he has done for us
      • We should obey God because he is our God . . .
      • . . . It is no good expressing commitment without obeying
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   4. How to Obey God
      • Persistently read God’s commands
      • Do what you learn of God’s law and word
      • Ask God to help you follow his commands
      • Submit yourself to God
      • Obey God wholeheartedly
      • Note: God’s and Jesus Christ’s commands are not too difficult
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   6. Follow Jesus Christ
      • Follow Jesus Christ
      • Be a disciple of Jesus Christ
      • Follow Jesus Christ’s example
      • Make Jesus Christ your Lord

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