Follow The Leader – Part 3: Love God, Love Others

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Exodus 20:1–17 & Matthew 22:37-39

Series Memory Verse: “The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.” Psalm 37:23 (p.430) 

  • The More I Love God, The More I’ll Love Everyone. 

“Jesus replied, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'” Matthew 22:37-39 (p.753)

I. Protect your relationship with God. (Exodus 20:1-11 & Matthew 22:37)

1. Put God First (Exodus 20:3)

2. Don’t Substitute God (Exodus 20:4)

3. Protect God’s Reputation (Exodus 20:7)

4. Guard Your Pace and Presence (Exodus 20:8)

“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” 1 Corinthians 10:31 (p.876)

II. Protect your relationship with others. (Exodus 20:12-17 & Matthew 22:38)

 5: Honor Your Family Foundations (Exodus 20:12)

 6. Protect Life and Defuse Anger (Exodus 20:13)

 7. Protect Your Commitments (Exodus 20:14)

 8. Respect Ownership and Trust (Exodus 20:15)

 9. Champion the Truth (Exodus 20:16)

10. Kill the Comparison Trap (Exodus 20:17)

“Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” John 13:35 (p.823)

My Next Step This Week: Choose one commandment today where you need to step back from the edge and reset the guardrail for the sake of your relationships.