5. Was Jesus stating something new when He said these things? Deuteronomy 10:12-13; Leviticus 19:18.
NOTE: ‘When man dies to sin and is quickened to new life in Christ, divine love fills his heart; his understanding is sanctified; he drinks from an inexhaustible fountain of joy and knowledge, and the light of an eternal day shines upon his path, for with him continually is the Light of life.’ Acts of the Apostles, page 273.
‘In your association with others, put yourself in their place. Enter into their feelings, their difficulties, their disappointments, their joys, and their sorrows. Identify yourself with them, and then do to them as, were you to exchange places with them, you would wish them to deal with you. This is the true rule of honesty. It is another expression of the law, “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” And it is the substance of the teaching of the prophets. It is a principle of heaven, and will be developed in all who are fitted for its holy companionship.’ Messages to Young People, page 420.
6. How did Job express his love for God? Job 13:15-16.
NOTE: ‘The true Christian does not allow any earthly consideration to come in between his soul and God. When depression settles upon the soul, it is no evidence that God has changed. He is “the same yesterday, and today, and for ever.” Hebrews 13:8. You are sure of the favour of God when you are sensible of the beams of the Sun of Righteousness; but if the clouds sweep over your soul, you must not feel that you are forsaken. Your faith must pierce the gloom. Your eye must be single, and your whole body will be full of light. The riches of the grace of Christ must be kept before the mind. Treasure up the lessons that His love provides. Let your faith be like Job’s, that you may declare, “Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him.”’ Our High Calling, page 324.