A Response in Kind
1 John 4: 19

There is a law in physics that states: for every action, there must be an equal and opposite reaction. A “response in kind,” if you will. There is a Bible text that deals with responding in kind. It is found in 1 John 4:19 –

We love him, because he first loved us.

God shows His love for us through His Son. Through Jesus, we can have proper direction, forgiveness of sin, and hope of heaven. That is, if we respond in kind.

We respond to God’s love by obeying His word. Our love for Jesus and our obedience to His word is connected in John 14: 23:

If a man love me, he will keep my words.

A response in kind.

If someone loved you enough to offer you the gift of eternal life, how would you respond? Would you ignore the offer? Would you argue over any conditions of the gift? Amazingly, many do just that.

Respond to God’s love for you, with love for Him. Let this love lead you to trust Him, obey Him, and live faithfully for Him till you die.