The Bible is full of commands to love God and love others. Jesus called these the two greatest commands. “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first […]
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The New Testament Ethic of Love
What is the New Testament all about? If I were to ask this question to my three-year-old son during our family Bible time, he’d answer, “God,” followed by “Jesus.” He’s usually right! And he wouldn’t be wrong in this case, either. There are many good candidates for the central idea of the New Testament. God, […]
God-Like Marital Love
This video of Ian and Larissa Murphy ministered grace to my heart. I’d encourage you to watch it. If you’re married, watch it with your spouse. http://vimeo.com/38033654 John Piper shares some helpful reflections on the Desiring God blog. Read more about Ian and Larissa’s journey at PrayForIan.com.
Driscoll and Piper on Love and God’s Commands
I follow Mark Driscoll on Twitter and just watched a little 4:27 video that he tweeted about: “Song of Solomon Q&A 3.” I’ve embedded it below. It contains some solid practical advice for troubled marriages. On the whole, it’s good stuff. Two items caught my attention—particularly because of how they seem to be at odds […]