Evidences of Faith

Jeremiah 33-34; Psalms 74; 1 John 5

“This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.”

1 John 5:2-4

It is interesting that we evidence our love for the children of God, by loving their Father. We love the Father by obeying him. When our faith is expressed through worship, listening to preaching, and tithing, but not in obedience to Christ’s commands and in particular his call to love one another, we have a problem. Love for God, obedience to his commands, love for God’s children, and love for our neighbors – all are connected. We can’t neglect any of these. 

Which evidences of our faith are we lacking?

Our capacity to overcome the world is expressed through our love and obedience.

“Lord Jesus, this day, fill me with your love, the love that has overcome the world, for your glory.”