1Jo 5:3 | MHM | STEP | v. 3 : John continues, For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous (1 John 5:3 ). Loving God means obeying his commands. When we truly love God, his commands are not hard or a burden. Instead, we find joy in doing what pleases him (Psalm 119:32 ).

‏ 1 John 5:3

v. 3: John continues, For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous (1 John 5:3 ^a). Loving God means obeying his commands. When we truly love God, his commands are not hard or a burden. Instead, we find joy in doing what pleases him (Psalm 119:32 ^b).