An Ancient Question

This past Sunday we launched our NEW SERMON SERIES "Love 4th." We took a look at what Jesus said was the most important commandment. Jesus summed up the entire BIble in a few verses.  If you missed this past Sunday or any other, you can listen on-line at http://www.wyandottefamily.com/listen.html or you can listen on iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wyandotte-family-church/id478735158?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4.

What does it mean to be a Christian? How do you know if you are going to make it to heaven? Is it possible to have peace on this earth knowing where you will go after you die?
Is it all about being good? Is it all about being religious? Is it all about going to church on Sunday's? Is it doing the best you can hoping you'll make it? Is it all about keeping a list of rules?

A religious leader asked Jesus around 32 AD a pretty significant question..."How do you inherit eternal life?" He was asked Jesus, "How do you know you'll make it to heaven?" This question has been burning in the hearts of people for centuries. Jesus being the master teacher, answered the question with another question and a story.

Luke 10:25-28— ²⁵ One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” ²⁶ Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?” ²⁷ The man answered, “‘You must 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.’”^{[c] 28} “Right!” Jesus told him. “Do this and you will live!”

Jesus affirmed the religious leader that the way to truly live and have assurance of eternal life is to love God with all of your heart, mind, soul and strength and to love your neighbor as yourself.

So what does it mean to love God with all of your heart? How do you know if you are loving God in this capacity? We spent 30 minutes discussing this this past Sunday. I would encourage you to listen to the podcast and comment and share your thoughts.

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I pray that we will not be a people that sprinkle God into our lives like we do bacon bits on a salad. I pray that we truly love God with all of our heart and everything we do in life flows out of that.