My Journey to Life - Daily Study Guide

Q1. An entire Bible study on Christian behavior?

Picture: Q1. An entire Bible study on Christian behavior? JTLD 261.1

Isn’t that legalism? I’ve been told all I need to do is love Jesus! Yes, loving Jesus is the most important thing, for sure. But Jesus says, “If you love me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15). When we discover how much Jesus paid for our salvation, our hearts want to respond with grateful obedience to all He asks. Christians who love Jesus will adopt a different lifestyle, not for the sake of being different, but because the behavior to which He calls us will enable us to reach our full potential as His creation. Christian behavior, then, is a natural fruit of salvation. JTLD 261.2

This Bible study focuses on God’s principles for living, not as a means of salvation, but as a response to His incredible grace! JTLD 261.3

• Bible Discovery: John 15:5; 17:15, 16; Romans 12:1, 2; Galatians 5:4, 13; Hebrews 11:4; 12:1, 2; James 2:17
• Further Reading: Ellen G. White, The Acts of the Apostles, p. 312.1; Selected Messages, bk. 1, p. 396.2; Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, p. 127.1