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Do you love God simply for self’s sake, for what you can get out of it? Or do you love God for God’s sake, because He is truly worthy to be worshipped and loved? Initially almost everyone comes to God for what they can get out of the relationship. Only as we grow in grace do we learn to love God for His sake, because He is worthy to be loved.
“We love [Him] because he first loved us.”
— 1 John 4:19
Lord Jesus, I truly want to love You just because You are worthy to be loved, but I fear that I love You for what I can get out of it. Purify my love and help me to love You more. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.