God Is Love

matinee idol is Love. This simple yet complex citement is pitch only twice1, 2 in the Bible and is commonly presented out of context. It is generally mis understand and often circulated in a fashion that leads many into Hell. The statement succession very easy to select and accept when presented in its undefined clear has a depth of reality far beyond what the average person wants to brace even though such hunchledge is critical to salvation. 1. Whoever is without love does non know graven image, for god is love. 1 John 48 2. We have come to know and to believe in the love God has for us*.God is love, and whoever remains in love remains in God and God in him. 1 John 416 * This usage of the term us refers only to men of assurance. In the following important prelude to the above passages the term if is used five (5) times. Entry into undying life moldiness always be considered as conditional Now this is the message that we have heard from him and proclaim to you God i s light, and in him there is no darkness at all. If we say, We have fellowship with him, opus we continue to walk in darkness, we lie and do not act in loyalty.But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, then we have fellowship with virtuoso another, and the blood of his Son delivery boy cleanses us from all sin. If we say, We are without sin, we grass ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we acknowledge our sins,3 he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing. If we say, We have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. 1 John 15-10 3. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained. John 2023 This authority was given by Jesus to the eleven apostles even though only ten were present at the time and to their validly ordained successors on Easter Sunday during His first affliction with them. All validly ordained priests (also known by the terms presbyters and elders) have this authority even though not materially present during this visitation. NOTE The references in the book of Hebrews to Jesus being High Priest should be seen as a clear statement that there were other priests serving under His authority. (Priests net only be ordained by some whizz with demonstratable authority from God to ordain.They post never be elected or self-appointed. ) It essential(prenominal) be understood that true love reflects the totality of honor. Absolute goodness resides in God al maven and is shared by Him with those who have unfeignedly sought association with Him. When sensation honestly seeks out God one is looking for that fertility of truth found only in God. A fullness of truth that few have any real desire to put into physical exercise. Those who eventually reach Heaven have all truth present to them and can utilize any truth they seek, but they remain incapable of possessing at any given time the totality of truth.Goodness is dependent upon truth and tr uth leads to justice. Not only must one desire truth and make a sincere effort to acquire all of the ghostlike truths that are available and within ones capacity to understand, but one must also be willing to put them into praxis as opportunities present themselves. Without truth their can be no understanding of goodness and goodness demands service to God and neighbor according to the teachings of Jesus, Son of Man/Son of God. Justice is a cohort of goodness and has as its foundation the Word of God that is always truth.Justice is the exercise of works in the service of both positive and negative commands of God what one must do and what one must not do to obtain undying happiness. Good deeds are meritorious works (witnesses to faith), benefitting the Heavenly Kingdom, that are performed by those who still reside in this life. musical composition no quantity or quality of works can substitute for the salvific act accomplished once by Jesus on the stupefy that allowed access to Heaven to those judged worthy (Matthew 2532), they are necessary witnesses to that love of God which is required for one to enter Heaven.Again, the mercy of God has been made available only through the redemptive act of Jesus. Prior to this act no one was permitted entry into Heaven no matter how worthy they might be deemed to have been including Able, Enoch, Abraham, Joseph, Moses and many others. The ultimate mercy redemption from the sin of Adam that caused separation from God is received only by those who have put the fullness of Gods Word (commands direct or implicit) into practice by actions of faith. Summarization God is love and love is shed upon those who seek knowledge of required truths that lead to the practice of justice in respect for the goodness of God.A greater appreciation of God can be obtained by meditating upon the qualities or attributes of God. Anyone who ensues truth and practices justice is loved by God, that is, comes under the umbrella of that love which can be received from God alone. For those who do not pursue goodness, through the seeking of truth and the practice of justice, God is for them anger, hatred and wrath. To be a recipient of salvation/mercy one must sincerely develop a full love of God and pursue Him through the practice of justice that can be understood only through the acquisition of spiritual truth.One must develop a sincere quest in God, listen accept and practice to His word, and grow in Gods love. God is love for those who love truth and practice justice and mercy Reference the material and Spiritual Works of Mercy according to His will. This is the true meaning of the phrase, God is love. One should never mistake the statement, God is Love, to mean that God does not chasten those who do not seek His love according to His (Gods) definition of love while sincerely seeking His mercy.Those who ask for His mercy must be sincerely repentant, turn their lives around, and develop a humility that allows them to be of true service to the Lord through service in this life demonstrated in the form of good deeds/good works. Without the witness given by good works, any protestation that one loves God or has faith in God is meaningless. Gods mercy salvific act of redemption for people of active faith does not benefit those who culpably profess a false position of faith or love. In effect such people are lovers of evil and servants of Satan. God is good. Goodness loves and colleagues with that which is good.Perfect goodness which is the nature of God is only able to associate with that which has been made/becomes perfectly good. Perfection is not gratuitous. Absolute nonsuch is necessary before one can enter the presence of God. If perfection is not achieved in this life by those not condemned to Hell, then it must be obtained through a purification process in an intermediate state of existence. In this state referred to as Purgatory by those who accept Catholic doctrine (mandatory for Catho lics) ones attachment to any imperfections, brought about by self-will, is gradually overcome.The removal of attachment to sin often a degree of denial relating to bad habit(s) not fully dealt with in this life is facilitated through the application of that degree of hike (pain) that proves necessary over an extended menstruum of time to make one accept the necessity of number away from accumulated dysfunctional desires and activities that had been accepted by the spiritual mind. It should be understood that many opportunities (much encouragement) are presented while in this life to turn away from sin.Problems and sufferings in this life were meant to focus ones attention and reliance upon the stated will of God. One must learn to accept what is universally good instead of that which is only self-serving. In life one is given instructions and at times painful encouragement that is focused upon turning one away from sin and all attachment to it. Purgatory is for those who have onl y made a disuniteial effort at turning away from association with sin. Please keep in mind that there are no free rides into Heaven, for anyone.Further, there is no simple method for gaining perfection at the conclusion of life. After years of stubbornness relating to the retention of wrong doing one should not expect to be instantly made perfect. No one is gratuitously made perfect as this would limit that quality of free will which is necessary for one to effectively share with God in never-failing life to the degree deserved through meritorious actions during life. Those who are not redeemable (unrepentant grave sinners) through a process of purification are condemned to eternal suffering commonly referred to as Hell.Eternal suffering is necessary for incorrigible sinners. They have eternally living spirits that would be destructive to the harmony of Heaven if allowed freedom. invariant pain keeps them from developing into a force that would be disruptive to those living in et ernal happiness. When one fails to adhere to the commands of God statements of His will that are both positive or negative one is not in the love of God. Everyone wants to be able to do things their own way. They want to consider their way as the right way.This is a product of egocentrism (self-centeredness). Most are not willing to accept that Gods way is the product of great wisdom known through the explicit true teachings of the one authorized and unified (under supreme but controlled papal authority) Church established by Jesus. The avenue of established truth does not often agree with ones personal preferred way. God is love, but He is also light, truth and justice. Mercy is a by product of justice and while necessary for salvation it is not gratuitous even though Jesus redemptive act was gratuitous.Mercy is not granted to those who do not have sincerity of repentance. Everyone must make a humble request for mercy that has been warranted as worthy of being granted through meri torious deeds. Depending upon circumstances such deeds can be either simple or complex. SUMMARY God, being love, has the perfection of that love which is goodness. He sheds Light (knowledge) upon those who seek truth and then put the acquired truths into practice (justice good works versus misdeeds or indifference).One who truly loves God will act in a way that demonstrates a sincere love of God. One must give God sincere worship and humble himself before Jesus. Service to Jesus is through placing into action spiritual knowledge that has been obtained. A major part of learning is focused upon love of neighbor. The simple way to accomplish this is to put into practice the Golden Rule, that is, Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. The corporal and spiritual works of mercy are of major importance in relation to serving others in this life in the service of almighty God.