Keep His Commands - 1 John 5:1-11

2025-06-03

What does it really mean to love God? In this message, we look at a clear and powerful answer from 1 John 5: “This is love for God: to keep His commands. And His commands are not burdensome.” It’s simple—but not shallow. Before there was Occam’s Razor or the “Keep It Simple” principle, God had already defined love in the most direct way: obedience rooted in trust. Not legalism. Not guilt. Just surrender to Jesus. Obedience doesn’t come from pressure—it comes from knowing and loving the One wh...

What does it really mean to love God? In this message, we look at a clear and powerful answer from 1 John 5: “This is love for God: to keep His commands. And His commands are not burdensome.”

It’s simple—but not shallow. Before there was Occam’s Razor or the “Keep It Simple” principle, God had already defined love in the most direct way: obedience rooted in trust. Not legalism. Not guilt. Just surrender to Jesus.

Obedience doesn’t come from pressure—it comes from knowing and loving the One who gave everything for us. And when Jesus is your foundation, obedience becomes a joy, not a burden.

If you’ve been hurt by religion or weighed down by rules, this message offers hope. Whether you're seeking faith, rebuilding it, or guiding the next generation—this is for you.

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