The Duties of Love - Part 3 by Pastor Omar Ellison on Sunday, May 3, 2026

In "The Duties of Love - Part 3," Pastor Omar Ellison explains that the foundation of the Christian walk is not our love for God, but our conscious awareness of His overwhelming love for us. Using First John 4 and John 17 as anchors, Pastor Ellison demonstrates that faith is not a product of willpower, but a byproduct of intimacy. When we are rooted and grounded in the love of Christ, our lives naturally produce "exploits" and a supernatural strength that the world cannot understand. -- Knowing God is a process that begins with being drawn by His Spirit and requires a decision to believe in His reality. -- Service and ministry should never be sought outside of intimacy, they are birthed from the relationship, not performed to earn it. -- Agape love is a decision, not an emotion, and it is most powerful when we decide to love those who are "unlovely." -- The "portrait in the master bedroom" represents the personal, preferential love God has for every one of His children. -- Faith works by love, specifically the love we receive from God rather than the love we try to give out. -- Experiencing God marks a person, creating a "tattoo" of Christ’s character on every area of their life, from their business to their bank account. Scriptures for Further Study -- Romans 10:9-10 -- 1 John 4:7-10 -- John 17:3 -- Ephesians 2:15-16 -- Psalms 100:3 -- Daniel 11:32 -- Ephesians 3:17-19 ******* Find more information on our website: https://www.saltandlightcovenant.com/