Adoration An attitude of worship characterised by love and reverence towards God. It can also describe the love between man and woman. Psalm 27:4 New International Version (NIV) 4 One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. Luke 11:27-28 New International Version (NIV) 27 As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out, “Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you.” 28 He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” 11:28 rather. Jesus does not deny that Mary was blessed; He is saying that hearing and obeying God’s word is more important. Proverbs 8:32 New International Version (NIV) 32 “Now then, my children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. 5665 children, attitudes towards Christians must welcome children as Jesus Christ did. They are used by Christ as an example of how believers should receive the kingdom, and as an example of immaturity by Paul. 5667 children, responsibilities to God The responsibilities of children to God as their heavenly Father include honouring and obeying him. 8351 teachableness A quality in those who desire to learn, present in the disciples of Jesus Christ and seen in Christ’s relationship to his Father. Unwillingness to receive the truth leads to spiritual darkness. 8463 priority, of faith, hope and love Putting God first—living according to his word—serves the glory of God and also the best interests of believers, by giving them true wisdom for daily living. John 14:21 New International Version (NIV) 21 Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.” 2057 Jesus Christ, obedience of The selfless obedience of Jesus Christ to the will of God his Father, through which the redemption of humanity is accomplished. Christ also shows himself willing to submit to earthly authorities and sets an example which believers are called to imitate. James 1:22-25 New International Version (NIV) 22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do. 1:22 be doers. True hearing of the Word must lead to godly action.
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