HOW TO LOVE JESUS MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE--THAT'S OUR GOAL IN LIFE

HOW TO LOVE JESUS MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE--
IS OUR GOAL IN LIFE
Want to get there?
Start using these Three Powerful Habits--
The heart of the message Paul taught in Ephesus, that prompted Acts 18, is captured in the words of Ephesians 4:22-24.
That same message of Christ’s Lordship must fill our lives, leading to the removal of any part of our lives that displeases God. There are three clear choices we must make!
Look again with me at Ephesians 4:22-24:
that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, 23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
Start the Habit of
Grace-prompted Shedding
Ephesians 4:22
First, Paul is asking believers to start a habit of grace-prompted shedding. This is “putting off” old habits like old clothes are so comfortable and fit us so well, that we often forget that we even have them on again-until the Spirit of God convicts us. Paul is reminding us that those who will live a life holy to the Lord must repeatedly put off the old ways.
If we struggle with anger, anger must be shed daily; and if we struggle with pride, pride must daily be shed. This is also the choice we must make for lust, greed, fear and any other byproducts of our flesh. Often believers fail to grow in their spiritual lives because they don’t understand the life-long need to shed or “put off” our old sins on a daily basis.
Start the Habit of
Grace-prompted Thinking
Ephesians 4:23
Second, in v. 23 Paul is asking them to start a habit of grace-prompted thinking. Choices to put off old ways flow from our renewed minds. Just as Romans 12:2 says we are “transformed by the renewing of our minds”. When we think godly, we behave godly; or when we believe right, we behave right.
God’s plan for our minds always starts with us personally reading and studying His Word. Then from that flows our personal request to God’s Spirit, asking Him to renew our minds. As we prayerfully read we have in our minds God’s thoughts. As we submit to God’s desires through His Word-He infuses His mind into ours. Paul said that we can have the mind of Christ by this constant renewal process. A grace-energized mind comes as believers regularly, hopefully daily get God's Word into their hearts and minds.
A simple goal would be to listen to God’s voice all the way through His Word once each year. This is imperative for us, reading the Bible expectantly and asking God to speak to us by His Spirit each day in His Word.
Start the Habit of
Grace-prompted Wearing
Ephesians 4:24
Lastly, in v. 24 Paul is asking them to start a habit of grace-prompted wearing. This is the putting on: “… and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness” (v. 24).
God makes it clear that it is not enough to merely put off old fleshly habits, they must be replaced with the newness of Christ in wearing His love, wearing His peace, etc. (Galatians 5:22). If I lose my temper with my wife or children, and repent and put it off-that is not enough unless I also put on Christ's love and patience also!
God is at work in us His children, and energized by His grace we must work at living out this new life (Phil. 2:12-13). Our daily task is getting dressed in our divine clothes-spiritually speaking clothes do make the man, and the woman.
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• HOW TO LOVE JESUS MORE...

[@elizabethmatos1214]

I love Jesus with all my heart may he increase and deepen my love for him all the days of my life. I want to love him more than anything in this world.

[@jonw2696]

This has been my prayer lately as I battle against lust

[@terrypaul7706]

@@jonw2696who do you love? You think it’s some man in history? More than anything? Wow see how that goes for you! We love him, because he first loves us (1 John 4.19).. who did?? Your awareness of being… I AM! ( exodus 3.14).. your I AM ( love) became you! That’s what Jesus represents!

[@jeffc5474]

@@terrypaul7706Jesus is a man in history despite your denials.

[@Andrew0506]

​@terrypaul7706 the very first question is disingenous, you aren't seeking an answer. The very next comment, (you answer your own question..) "you think it's some man in history" is also disingenous (at best!) Jesus Christ is the king of kings, he is the way, the truth and the life, he is our salvation. He is the only way. I fear you need help. Spiritual help, certainly. God bless, I will pray for you, reading your other comments really doesn't do a person justice of course but they are alarming and shows a state of mind that seems neither peaceful, gracious or particularly welcoming. Please open your eyes to the love of Jesus Christ and you will see the transformation. 🙏

[@Andrew0506]

​@@jonw2696I hear you brother, keep at it. Jesus loves us and understands our hearts better than we do. Trust in Him and you will have peace. God bless 🙏

[@carolgadles7045]

I love Jesus so much, he’s my comfort, my Savior, my all 🙏🙏🙏

[@barbarawilliams1705]

This was so good thank you Pastor may God Bless you🙏🥰🙏

[@cowgirlo99]

Amen

[@DIYDaveT]

Who is still asking "how do we know the Bible is true"? I thought we were past that by now. Every single word of it is absolute truth.

[@terrypaul7706]

Yes but it is ALLEGORY ( gal 4.24).. in other words you have never understood a word 🤔 that’s the truth! Test me and see if you can stand

[@jeffc5474]

@@terrypaul7706The Bible is NOT allegory. You will learn that the hard way.

[@TaxingIsThieving]

I know right. They're deceived by the father of lies. It's never been more obvious...

[@Farmboy1966]

No man lived in the belly of a whale for 3 days..just saying

[@terrypaul7706]

@@TaxingIsThieving the father of lies is your lower carnal mind! The god you are believing in is Satan!

[@R.R.in-Cali]

Thank you John and Bonnie

[@jessetchemendy4201]

Believe John 3:16 for eternal life

[@wbaukema]

"The Truth"... Jesus asks us to walk in His footsteps... Jesus showed us the way of Love (1Cor.13)

[@JPGola-n9w]

💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙please pray for salvation for, My husband Pete, and two sons, Chris and Nick.

[@Eva-k2b7h]

I will pray for your family's salvation and for my brother and his wife and children. In the name of Jesus please open their hearts and eyes to the Word and that they repent and accept Christ as their Lord and Saviour. He is the Way the Truth and the Life. God bless you all 🙏

[@JPGola-n9w]

@@Eva-k2b7hThank you so much Eva❤. I put your brother and his wife and children on my prayer list🌹

[@Eva-k2b7h]

@@JPGola-n9w 👍😊🙏🙏🙏

[@krismayo2013]

You pray to Satan duped Satan is Jesus Christ ​@@JPGola-n9w

[@archangel_metatron]

Jesus: Do you love me? You: You know I love you. Jesus: Then feed my sheep.

[@terrypaul7706]

So you are feeding sheep? 😜

[@jeffc5474]

@@terrypaul7706You aren’t. You are feeding your own belief system.

[@archangel_metatron]

@@terrypaul7706 When Jesus said "feed my sheep," He was speaking metaphorically about spiritual care and guidance. This phrase comes from John 21:15-17, where Jesus, after His resurrection, is speaking to Peter. Three times He asks Peter, "Do you love me?" and after each affirmative response, Jesus instructs him to "Feed my lambs," "Tend my sheep," and "Feed my sheep." The "sheep" represent the followers of Christ (believers), and "feeding" them refers to nurturing them spiritually. This includes teaching them God's word, providing guidance, care, and leadership, and helping them grow in their faith. Jesus was entrusting Peter, and by extension other church leaders, with the responsibility of caring for His people after He returned to heaven. It is a call to pastoral care, ensuring that the people of God are well-fed with spiritual truth and supported in their faith journey.

[@terrypaul7706]

@@archangel_metatron nothing is outside of you ( I AM).. Peter means “ heard.. to hear” not some man 😂 Jesus represents your I AM speaking within yourself to the discipline of hearing! The sheep are YOUR thoughts which become beliefs! They go in and out to find pasture, but your I AM “ Jesus” is the Shepard .. Jesus means God is salvation.. who is God ?? I AM! That is what saves you from what you do not want!!!!!! It is metaphysical! This is how the ancients spoke in wisdom 👊🏻. Not literal! It was intended that way to show the reader ( let the reader understand) if they are in the carnal mind or the higher mind ( mind of Christ ).. you are the Pharisee, so you must die to that state and resurrect as Christ

[@archangel_metatron]

@@terrypaul7706 I know you're new to this so I'll be soft. 2nd Peter 3 the earth is hell in the future after death is defeated. In those days men will seek death but it will not find them They will long to die but death will flee from them. Jesus went to prepare a place for us which has many mansions called the New Jerusalem. The New Jerusalem will take the best of humanity to a new earth where righteousness dwells. For we know that if our earthly house this tent is destroyed we have a building from God a house not made with hands eternal in the heavens. In as much as you have done it to the least of my brothers so you did it to me says Jesus

[@stevenhill4122]

The rapture is coming quickly. Witness, witness and witness. ❤🙏

[@yashadel_TheFirstAdam]

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[@archangel_metatron]

Jesus will return after Jerusalem faces desolation from the abomination, as stated in Matthew 24. Jesus return is the first resurrection, the rest of the dead will be brought back 1000 years later.

[@terrypaul7706]

@@archangel_metatronwhere is Jerusalem?? The kingdom is within you ( Luke 17.21).. this is not a literal history book.. it’s a spiritual book! Know you not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is within you!!!?? ( 2 Corinth 13.5).. so what are you talking about ?? Which things are ALLEGORY ( gal 4.24) 💪🏻

[@jeffc5474]

@@terrypaul7706Wrong again boy! There is a physical Jerusalem that is very important to God, and a New Jerusalem that is the perfect place where believers will live with Jesus for eternity

[@archangel_metatron]

@@terrypaul7706 false. 12,000 furlongs is 1500 mi. The kingdom of God is within you to gain. For we know that if our earthly house this tent is destroyed we have a building from God a house not made with hands eternal in the heavens AKA space. Deuteronomy 4:19 Heaven is an archaic word for space. May flat earthers be condemned for their influence on prophecy and confusion of believers.

[@j.a.c.7191]

You overcome by faith In Jesus, not by works.

[@chrisperold2366]

No my friend. Read the book of James.

[@jeffc5474]

@@chrisperold2366Yet if you think your works is what saves you then you have something to boast about. Romans chapter 4 is something you should read. It is because we are saved that we can do works. We don’t do works to become saved.

[@TaxingIsThieving]

But works aren't a waste... maybe it strengthens our faith.

[@j.a.c.7191]

@@chrisperold2366 it’s a shame that you take a verse out of context. Our faith in Christ should always produce good works, but not as a means to salvation. Read the entire bible, from Genesis to Revelation, and you will find that salvation is by grace, through faith. Be blessed

[@jeffc5474]

@@TaxingIsThievingAn astute thought.

[@arkshisha]

How to love Jesus more than anything else in the world?

[@terrypaul7706]

You don’t love some man! You love your I AM! ( exodus 3.14).. that is your awareness of self! That is how you love.. you are love! Know you not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you?!?! ( 2 Corinth 13.5) 😉

[@jeffc5474]

@@terrypaul7706Jesus is a man. You are focused on yourself

[@terrypaul7706]

@@jeffc5474 I AM is Gods name forever ( exodus 3.14).. I AM is always focused on I AM! That’s all there IS 😜

[@jeffc5474]

@@terrypaul7706Wrong again boy! Your lies will cost you everything

[@terrypaul7706]

@@jeffc5474 look woman your insanity does not know its insanity! The bible is telling you this but you can’t hear it.. those who have an ear let them heeeeaaaar!!! You cannot

[@aussierob7177]

Become a member of his Church which teaches the fullness of the means of salvation.

[@jeffc5474]

That excludes the RCC

[@aussierob7177]

@@jeffc5474 Yea, it is not the RCC . It is the One Holy Universal and Apostolic Church, instituted by Christ in 33 AD. Can i ask you why do you hate the Church so much ?

[@jeffc5474]

@@aussierob7177 No, the RCC is an apostate Church that you seem to push. There are far too many false doctrines and teachings that go against the Bible, hence your words of the Church you belong to is the same I have heard come out of the RCC for all of my life.

[@toddarcand6002]

The Bible says to keep His commandments if we love Him. That is biblical, not your Jesuit theology. It is righteousness by faith, not faith by righteousness. John teaches his own way of righteousness rather than accepting Christ's righteousness which is written in His binding law.

[@jeffc5474]

Back to declaring you are righteous by your works again. I pity you. You are so focused on Sabbath keeping that you are blind to everything else.

[@toddarcand6002]

@jeffc5474 lol, again you twist around, I clearly said righteousness BY FAITH, not the other way around. You are in darkness, nor can you comprehend the light.

[@toddarcand6002]

@jeffc5474 1 John chapter clearly defines how we know we are in Him, IF IF IF We keep His commandments. This is how the love of God is perfected in us. The Holy Spirit and salvation are only given to them that OBEY Him. That is biblical, did I write the Law? How is it my works? If I hadn't known the law I would not know I was lost, nor what righteousness is. You have zero understanding with your face value, lack of any spiritual guidance in regards to the Bible.

[@toddarcand6002]

@jeffc5474 you can keep on living out on the righteousness of the Pope, or your own, but by doing so, you are rejecting the righteousness of Christ.

[@jeffc5474]

@@toddarcand6002No I do no such thing. You make claims about others who oppose your SDA ideology and those claims are lies. If we meet in this world, I will treat you as you treat others.

[@SM-xm2em]

What fools... Listen to yourselves..

[@jeffc5474]

The only fool here is you.