Interesting Green: Reflection - Vernon Grounds

Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 66, "When God Feels Pain", Page 76.
By Vernon Grounds, Our Daily Bread Author

PHOTO: If you love me, keep my commands. - John 14:15
Read: Hebrews 4:14-5:3

A men's group was discussing the reasons for living a morally pure life. One man argued that it was fear that kept him in line. Another insisted it was love. But a third man suggested that it was a love-motivated fear. Yes, he did fear the shame, the disgrace, and the punishment he might endure for wrongdoing, but worst of all was the fear of making his wife suffer. "I'd rather be beaten to death," he exclaimed, "than to see the hurt in the eyes of the woman I love."

That sheds some light on our Savior's statement, "If you love me, keep my commands." (John 14:15). If we wilfully break those commandments, we will suffer loss. But it should also matter to us how God responds to our disobedience. Hosea 11:8 tells us that God the Father feels loving anguish. Because of Israel's sin, He said: "My heart is changed within me; all my compassion is aroused."

Jesus also experiences pain when we disobey. He wept over the city of Jerusalem when it spurned His love (Luke 13:34). And in Ephesians 4:30-31, Paul exhorted believers not to grieve the Holy Spirit by being hard-hearted.

If we consider how much pain God feels when we are disobedient, we will find ample motivation to shun what is wrong and pursue what is right.

The highest motive for serving God is the desire to please Him.
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If you love me, keep my commands. - John 14:15
Read: Hebrews 4:14-5:3

PHOTO: If you love me, keep my commands. - John 14:15
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A men's group was discussing the reasons for living a morally pure life. One man argued that it was fear that kept him in line. Another insisted it was love. But a third man suggested that it was a love-motivated fear. Yes, he did fear the shame, the disgrace, and the punishment he might endure for wrongdoing, but worst of all was the fear of making his wife suffer. "I'd rather be beaten to death," he exclaimed, "than to see the hurt in the eyes of the woman I love."

PHOTO: A men's group was discussing the reasons for living a morally pure life. One man argued that it was fear that kept him in line. Another insisted it was love. But a third man suggested that it was a love-motivated fear. Yes, he did fear the shame, the disgrace, and the punishment he might endure for wrongdoing, but worst of all was the fear of making his wife suffer. "I'd rather be beaten to death," he exclaimed, "than to see the hurt in the eyes of the woman I love."
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That sheds some light on our Savior's statement, "If you love me, keep my commands." (John 14:15). If we wilfully break those commandments, we will suffer loss. But it should also matter to us how God responds to our disobedience. Hosea 11:8 tells us that God the Father feels loving anguish. Because of Israel's sin, He said: "My heart is changed within me; all my compassion is aroused."

PHOTO: That sheds some light on our Savior's statement, "If you love me, keep my commands." (John 14:15). If we wilfully break those commandments, we will suffer loss. But it should also matter to us how God responds to our disobedience. Hosea 11:8 tells us that God the Father feels loving anguish. Because of Israel's sin, He said: "My heart is changed within me; all my compassion is aroused."
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Jesus also experiences pain when we disobey. He wept over the city of Jerusalem when it spurned His love (Luke 13:34). And in Ephesians 4:30-31, Paul exhorted believers not to grieve the Holy Spirit by being hard-hearted.

PHOTO: Jesus also experiences pain when we disobey. He wept over the city of Jerusalem when it spurned His love (Luke 13:34). And in Ephesians 4:30-31, Paul exhorted believers not to grieve the Holy Spirit by being hard-hearted.
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If we consider how much pain God feels when we are disobedient, we will find ample motivation to shun what is wrong and pursue what is right.

PHOTO: If we consider how much pain God feels when we are disobedient, we will find ample motivation to shun what is wrong and pursue what is right.
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The highest motive for serving God is the desire to please Him.

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PHOTO: Reflect and Pray
O help me, Lord, to be afraid
Of disobeying You;
And may I bring You highest praise
In everything I do. - Sper
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Reflection - Vernon Grounds - When God Feels Pain
Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 66, "When God Feels Pain", Page 76.
By Vernon Grounds, Our Daily Bread Author

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Reference

Links

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Ephesians 4:30-31 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+4%3A30-31&version=NIV

Hebrews 4:14-5:3 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+4%3A14-5%3A3&version=NIV

Hosea 11:8 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+11%3A8&version=NIV

John 14:15 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A15&version=NIV

Luke 13:34 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+13%3A34&version=NIV

Matthew 11:28-29 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+11%3A28-29&version=NIV