The Secret to Loving Jesus Deeply (Explanation of Christ's story of Extravagant Love in Luke

Описание: Why You Struggle to Love God (The Truth About Luke 7:47)

Why do you love Jesus? I don’t mean the "churchy," polite answer. I mean deep down—when no one is watching and the pressure is heavy—what drives your affection for God?

If you have ever felt like your spiritual life is dry, or like your love for God has grown cold, this video is for you.

In this message, we dive deep into Luke 7:47, a verse where Jesus reveals the secret to deep, passionate worship. He contrasts a religious Pharisee named Simon with a "sinful woman" who crashes a dinner party. One stood in judgment; the other fell in worship. One had a clean reputation; the other had a broken past.

But Jesus said only one of them loved Him truly.

"Her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little."

This video explores the uncomfortable truth that self-righteousness kills worship, while brokenness often births the deepest love. If you want to know how to love God more, you don't need to try harder—you need to remember how much you’ve been forgiven.

📖 The Story: Simon the Pharisee vs. The Sinful Woman
In Luke 7, Jesus is invited to the home of Simon, a respected Pharisee. Simon invites Jesus to evaluate Him, not to worship Him. He keeps his distance. He maintains his dignity. He judges the guest list.

Suddenly, a woman with a "reputation" enters. She has no invitation and no social standing. She brings only her brokenness and her tears. She weeps over Jesus' feet and wipes them with her hair.

The Contrast is Staggering:

Simon saw a Rabbi to be analyzed. The Woman saw a Savior to be adored.

Simon felt he was doing Jesus a favor by hosting Him. The Woman knew Jesus did her a favor by saving her.

Simon believed he was "good enough." The Woman knew she was "forgiven much."

The Spiritual Principle: Your love for God is directly connected to your awareness of your own need for grace. When we forget the pit God pulled us from, our worship becomes polite, sterile, and cold. When we remember the weight of our sin and the cost of the Cross, our worship becomes extravagant.

💡 Key Takeaways From This Message
1. Self-Righteousness Shrinks Your Love The Pharisee didn’t love Jesus much because he didn’t think he needed forgiveness. He thought grace was for "those people," not for him. If you believe you are "basically a good person," your love for Jesus will always remain small.

2. Worship is Not About Personality We often think that loving God means being emotional, expressive, or extroverted. But true love for God isn't about hype; it's about gratitude. You love Him because He first loved you.

3. The Cure for Spiritual Apathy is Memory If your walk with God feels stagnant, pause and remember. Remember the guilt you couldn't shake. Remember the fear you couldn't name. Remember the moment His grace became real to you. Gratitude increases worship.

🕊️ 4 Steps to Love God More Deeply
If you want to reignite your fire for Jesus, don't start by trying to "perform" better. Start here:

Remember Your Forgiveness: Every sin you confess, He has covered. Let the relief of that truth wash over you.

Stop Pretending: You don't have to be Simon. You don't have to be the religious expert. Admit your need.

Come Close: The Pharisee stood at a distance; the woman fell at His feet. Intimacy happens when we drop our guard.

Pray for Vision: Ask God, "Lord, show me the depth of what You saved me from."

📜 Scripture References
Luke 7:36-50 (The Parable of the Two Debtors)

Luke 7:47 ("He who is forgiven little, loves little")

1 John 4:19 ("We love because He first loved us")

Psalm 103:2-4 ("Forget not all His benefits...")

Question of the Day: When you look back at your life, what is one specific thing God forgave or healed you from that makes you love Him the most?


👇 Leave a comment below declaring: "I have been forgiven much!"

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