Bible Quote by Leslie Vernick
““Jesus commands us to love God first, with everything we have, not only because God deserves our love and is worthy of it, but because he knows how crucial it is to our long-term well-being. God knows that whatever we love the most will rule our lives. That’s why the Bible counsels us to let the love of Christ control us (see 2 Corinthians 5:14), not the love of lesser things.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Contemporary Christian Teaching, 2019
Emphasizes loving God above all, as divine love guides long‑term well‑being and shapes priorities.
In simple terms: Love God first.
Key Takeaway
Let divine love direct life.
Themes
faith
love
priorities
spiritual health
Mood
contemplative
devotional
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church study groups
- ethical decision making
- life planning
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does loving God change in daily choices?
- How do you identify lesser loves?
A Different Perspective
Human desires can distract.
