Our culture often defines love as emotion, affirmation, or sentiment. But Jesus defines love differently: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”

In this Advent message, Pastor Nathan teaches from John 14 that true love for Jesus is not mental assent or spiritual feelings—but a life shaped by obedience, holiness, and submission to His Lordship. This kind of love is only possible because of the grace of God at work in us through Christ.

🔥 In this message, you’ll discover: ✅ Why obedience is the true evidence of love for Jesus ✅ How love and holiness belong together in the Christian life ✅ Why Jesus’ commands are not burdensome but life-giving ✅ How accountability in the church is an act of love, not judgment ✅ Why Advent love prepares us to live differently—not just feel differently

📖 Key Scriptures: John 14:15–24 • John 13:34–35 • Matthew 7:15–20 • Ephesians 5:1–20 • 1 Corinthians 5:10–12

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