LOVE THY GOD

Introduction:

A. Moses Has Just Reminded Them Of The Commandments.

1. He reminds them of their actions before God.

2. He recounts the Ten Commandments.

3. He reminds them of their commitment to obey.

B. Moses Summarizes With The Greatest Commandment.

Body: Deuteronomy 6: 4 - 8

I. How Do We Define Love For God?

A. By Keeping His Commandments.

1. There must be no other gods more significant.

2. Don't make images to worship.

3. Don't misuse God's name.

4. Take time to worship and praise Him.

B. By Regarding Him As Most Important.

1. With all your feeling, passion and emotion.

2. With all your spirit, thoughts, plans and dreams.

3. With all your actions, work and ability.

II. How Influential Is Our Love For God To Be?

A. Teach Commandments To Descendants.

1. Pass love on to children.

2. Pass love on to grandchildren - continue to teach them your entire life.

B. Teach Commandments To Self.

1. Put them in your heart = the center of your life.

2. Make them the focus of your talk (not the weather?).

3. Always keep them with you.

C. They Are To Impact Our Life.

1. You should be known as a "commandment keeper."

2. Let them direct your actions and work.

3. They shall guide your living.

4. Wherever you go to or come from walk, with them.

Conclusion:

A. Thou Shalt Love Thy God.

1. Keep His Commandments.

2. Teach His Commandments.

3. Be Controlled By His Commandments.

B. Are You Loving God His Way?