I knew a young women who was dating a man from a different culture than her own. He told her that he loved her and the two often enjoyed making out by their favorite lake. However, the young man would only see her when it was convenient for him.
A another man was told by his girlfriend that she loved him, but she rarely did anything he enjoyed doing. Her conversations with him were full of criticism and complaining. Still another man insisted that he loved his wife, telling her he only beat her when she deserved it.
What do these people have in common? They speak of love, but none of them live in love. Jesus made a direct connection between obeying his commandments and loving him (John 14:15, 23).
Do your actions speak at the same volume as your words?
