Is Obedience Without Affection Still Love?

If we obey God outwardly but feel no affection for him inwardly, is our obedience still love? Pastor John takes us to the heart beneath God-pleasing obedience.

An episode of the Pastor John Piper's answers podcast, hosted by John Piper, titled "Is Obedience Without Affection Still Love?" was published on March 4, 2024 and runs 11 minutes.

March 4, 2024 ·11m · Pastor John Piper's answers

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If we obey God outwardly but feel no affection for him inwardly, is our obedience still love? Pastor John takes us to the heart beneath God-pleasing obedience.

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If we obey God outwardly but feel no affection for him inwardly, is our obedience still love? Pastor John takes us to the heart beneath God-pleasing obedience.

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