Do you love me?

Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me?" He answered, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Take care of my sheep."

Jesus also said "If you love me, obey my commandments. ..."the new covenant is based on our love for Jesus... loving him because he first loved us. The more we know and understand the depth of God's love for us, the more we are able to love him in return. So think about all the things God has done for you, all the things He has forgiven you of and all the times He has comforted you and given you strength to carry on in times of struggle. Jesus didn't say "if you obey my commands", He didn't say "if you go to church" He didn't say "if you read your bible" Jesus said, "IF YOU LOVE ME" God wants your love for Him to be in the things you do. So obey God's laws...because you love Him, Go to church... because you love Him, read your bible...becuse you love Him. Everything acceptable to the Lord comes from a love for Him, not in doing something because you have to. What was it Jesus wanted Simon (Peter) to do, because he loved Him? He wanted him to take care of His sheep, and the best way to care for someone is to love them!