"Do You Love Me?" To Love Christ
This question was addressed by Christ to the Apostle Peter. A more important question could not be asked. Over 2000 years have passed away since the words were spoken. But to this very day the inquiry is most searching and useful.
A disposition to love somebody is one of the most common feelings which God has implanted in human nature. Too often, sadly, people set their affection on unworthy objects. I want to claim a place for Him who alone is worthy of all our hearts' best feelings. I want men, women, and children to give some of their love to that Divine Person who loved us, and gave Himself for us. In all their loving, I would have them not forget TO LOVE CHRIST.
Let me press this mighty subject upon the attention of every reader of this post. This is no matter for mere enthusiastic fans and fanatics. It deserves the consideration of every reasonable Christian who believes the Bible. Our very salvation is bound up with it. Life or death, heaven or hell, depend on our ability to answer the simple question "Do you love Christ?"
There are two points which I wish to bring forward in opening up this subject. In the first place, let me show the peculiar feeling of a true Christian towards Christ - he loves Him.
To be continued...
Adaptation from the writings of J.C. Ryle
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