The fact that philosophically inclined people interested in Christ tend to find scripture verses they can use to justify their philosophical position does not mean God endorses their position or their philosophical leanings. God makes philosophy appear foolish by making the wonderful salvation of believers flow out of the inner workings of the message that Christ died for them. The cross is the sign that God has made settlement through the death on the cross of His Son. Hearing and taking to heart this message fills a believer whose heart is opened by God with knowledge of God’s truthfulness and rightness.
“At the cross at the cross where I first saw the Light
and the burden of my heart rolled away.
It was there by faith I received my sight
And now I am happy all the day.”
When you are given to know God through the inner working of the death of Christ for you then you will love God because He has forgiven you and given you grace and taught you personally. But you might forget all this and lose your love for Him. So remember often and build on that love by acting on it and letting it fill your heart. Build on it by growing in goodness and knowledge and self-discipline and godliness and brotherly kindness and love for all the ones who love like this. Know God’s will and obey it.
