Love God Above All Things

Let's study these commandments one at a time. The Commandments are the Laws of God. God gave His laws first in the hearts of men. Romans 2:14-15 says this: Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law, since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts now accusing, now even defending them.
Love is the summary of the Commandments. Rom.13:19..Love does no harm to its neighbor, therefore Love is the fulfillment of the law.
God means ALL of us when HE says that everyone keep the Commandments. Matt.5:19 Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Rom.3:19..Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God.
As we study each commandment, ask yourself if this is one that can be done away with today. If you take that commandment away, what will you put in its place? If you take away that command, you must do away with all the Words of God that pertain to that command. Pray and gain wisdom as you study His Commands.

The first command God has given us is to put Him first in all things. Worship Him only. Who is He that He can make such a demand on us?
Gen.1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Gen.17:1 I am God almighty; walk before me and be blameless.
Ps.33:8 Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the people of the world revere Him.
Ps. 96:4 Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise. He is to be feared above all gods. Prov.8:13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil.
Matt. 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Num. 6:24-26 The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you PEACE.
Deut.6:4 Hear O Israel, The Lord your God, the Lord is one.
Matt. 28:19 Go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
1Cor. 8:4 There is no GOD but one.
2Cor. 13:14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God , and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

In the first commandment God forbids idolatry.
Is.42:8 I am the Lord; that is My name! I will not give My glory to another or My praise to idols.
Matt. 4:10 Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only.
1Cor . 8:4 We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world and that there is no God but one.
1John 5:21 Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.

When do we have idols, or put others before God?
Ps.115:4 Their idols are silver and gold.
Phil.3:9 Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is on earthly things.
Rev.9:20 They did not stop worshipping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood--idols that cannot see or hear or walk.
Ps.14:1 The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.
Prov.11:28 Whoever trusts in his riches will fall.
Prov. 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
Matt. 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather , be afraid of the ONE who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Matt. 10:37 Anyone who loves his father or mother more then Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.
Eph. 5:5 No immoral, impure or greedy person --such a man is an idolater--has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
2Cor.6:14-15 Do not be yoked together with unbeleivers; for what do rightesousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?

God requires us to put Him first in all things; Love Him above all things.
Gen.17:1 I am God almighty; walk before Me and be blameless.
PS. 33:8 Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the people of the world revere Him
Ps 96:4 Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; He is to be feared above all gods. Prov.8:13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil.
Matt. 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Ps. 73:25-26 Whom have I in heaven but You; And earth has nothing I desire beside You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Matt. 22:37 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.
Ps. 118:8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.
Prov.3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
We can not keep the commandments perfectly.
Eccl.7:20 There is not one righteous man on earth who does what is right and never sins.
1John 1:8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and truth is not in us.


But thank and praise God who gives us the victory through His Son Jesus Christ! Praise Him and put God first in your lives. Look to Him for answers. Listen to Him for advice. Ask Him before you act, before you answer. Listen for His answers. He is the SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER! and His Laws remain...so does His Grace and Mercy to all who believe Him.