Many times, we simply get it wrong! We love God because of what He gives to us as opposed to who He is. When we love Him for His provisions, that’s called a “contractual relationship.” Its like “I’ll follow you as long as you keep providing.” Or, as long as I keep getting my rewards. This reminds me of when I was in High School and we studied Pavlov’s Dog. When the bell rings I salivate. When I follow God, I start to expect the blessings, the provision, the rewards and the benefit of following Him. Hmmmm…
But is that a real and true relationship, especially a “saving” relationship? I don’t think so. It seems that a real Godly relationship must be based on “who He is” rather than my expectations of Him. After all, God is God. Do we relate to Him that way, or in another more self-serving way?
What do you think …?
But is that a real and true relationship, especially a “saving” relationship? I don’t think so. It seems that a real Godly relationship must be based on “who He is” rather than my expectations of Him. After all, God is God. Do we relate to Him that way, or in another more self-serving way?
What do you think …?
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