Faith & Reason Nexus

Love

• Matthew 22:37-38: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind.1 Peter 1:22: Love one another deeply, from the heart.1 John 4:19-20: We love because He first loved us.

Significance: Love is foundational to the Christian faith, both for God and for others. It is the greatest commandment and the mark of true discipleship.

1. Obey
   • Romans 6:17-18: You became obedient from the heart to the form of teaching you were entrusted with.
   • Hebrews 5:8-9: Jesus learned obedience through what He suffered.
   • Matthew 7:21-23: Not everyone who says “Lord, Lord” will enter the kingdom, but only those who do the will of the Father.
   Significance: Obedience to God’s commands is essential for living a righteous life and following Christ faithfully.
2. Pray
   • 1 Thessalonians 5:17: Pray without ceasing.
   • 1 John 5:14: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
   Significance: Prayer is a vital part of the Christian life, maintaining a close relationship with God and seeking His guidance.
3. Work
   • John 9:4: We must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day.
   • James 5:14: Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church to pray over him.
   • 1 Peter 3:12: The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayer.
   • Philippians 4:6-7: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
   Significance: Christians are called to be diligent in doing good works and living out their faith through action.
4. Give
   • Acts 20:35: It is more blessed to give than to receive.
   • 2 Corinthians 8:1-5: The Macedonian churches gave generously, even in their poverty.
   • 2 Corinthians 9:7: God loves a cheerful giver.
   Significance: Giving reflects God’s generosity towards us and is a sign of selfless love, both financially and through service.
5. Look
   • 2 Corinthians 4:17-18: We look not at the things which are seen but at the things which are unseen.
   • Hebrews 12:1-2: Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus.
   Significance: Christians are called to focus on eternal values and look to Jesus as the source of strength and purpose.

Are You Using Appropriate Four-Letter Words?

These four-letter words—Love, Obey, Pray, Work, Give, and Look—are essential to living out the Christian faith. They reflect the core principles of discipleship, devotion, and service. Are we actively practicing them in our daily lives?