“LOVE = KEEPING SOMEONE’S WORDS”
Jesus said, "If you love me, you will keep my commandments," which is recorded in John 14:15. In the original Greek, this is translated both as a condition for discipleship and a natural overflow of a believer's love for Him.
This statement highlights several core principles in Christian teachings:
Evidence of Love: Obedience is viewed as the true outward proof of inward devotion.
The "New Commandment": Jesus specifically defined His core command as loving others exactly as He has loved them.
The Helper: Directly after saying this, Jesus promised the Holy Spirit, the "Helper" or "Comforter," who empowers believers to live out His teachings.
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