If.....Then....

The Good News Today Is....God loves us unconditionally, but with conditions. As I was reading the passage in John Chapter 15 on love, I realized that even though I know in my heart of hearts that God loves us unconditionally, God does put conditions on love. If you love, then your joy will be complete. If you obey my commands, then you will be my friend. If I choose you, you will bear fruit and God will answer your prayers. If you love me, then the world will hate you. If...then. The choices and the responsibilities are ours to make, the rewards are ours if we make the right choices. God will love us unconditionally even if we make the wrong choices, but it is clear that the right choices have their benefits!