God's Glory Church

God designed our hearts and our brains—our emotions and our intellect—to work together.

For example, when we love someone, we are forced to get to know them on a deeper level. And when we discover their passions, their heartache, and what drives them to act, we often feel an even deeper kind of love.

When the apostle Paul wrote to the believers in Philippi (a city in Greece), he gave them this command:

“This is my prayer for you: That your love may grow more and more together with knowledge and understanding. I pray that you will always be able to distinguish the important from the worthless, and always be able to choose the best, and remain pure and blameless until the Day of Christ’s coming.”
Philippians 1:9-10

No one wants to waste their time, their energy or their one precious life. But when we understand what is important – to know and love God, to know and love people – we can decide to spend our lives on the most important things.

So what did Paul want from the Philippians?

Paul desired that their love should be evident, and that their knowledge should continue to increase; to cultivate a life of love and understanding continued to flourish.

The Bible teaches that knowledge of God is true understanding (Proverbs 9:10) and that the greatest commandment is to love God and people (Matthew 22:37-40). And we gain insight into God’s character by studying His Word, learning from His creations, and living with love.

When we love God with our heart and mind, rely on knowledge and faith, and accept truth and grace, we can experience a fuller understanding of God’s beautiful plan.

We can shine a light into an increasingly dark world. We can add vision, clarity and meaning to any circles we attend. We can be known for loving our Creator and the people around us. We can live in honor of God until the day we meet our Savior face to face.