Main Idea:

Genuine believers lovingly obey through the power of the Holy Spirit.

1. True love for Jesus is shown in our obedience to Jesus.

We obey his commandments because we love him. Biblical love is a commitment that produces emotion/affection.

Would you still obey him if you had total freedom to do whatever you wanted without consequences? If not, your motivation is self-interest, not love for Jesus.

2. True lovers of Jesus have the Spirit of Jesus.

The spirit that dwells within believers is the Spirit of Truth. The reason we obey Christ is because we see and know Him through the Holy Spirit that dwells within us. This is what distinguishes believers from non-believers. The more we see and know Christ, the more we love him.