Love That Leads To Life

Houston's First Baptist Church

God desires more than outward obedience—He commands our affections and wants our hearts. When we truly love Jesus, keeping His commandments becomes a natural overflow of that love rather than burdensome duty. Jesus' primary commands focus on receiving more of Him into our lives: believe, abide, follow, and come to Him. Those who love God receive the Holy Spirit as their constant helper, who renews, teaches, leads, and brings peace. True peace comes from a heart at rest in God's love, not from w…