Your Daily Bible Verse

Your Daily Bible Verse

Jennifer Slattery, Joy A. Williams, Rev. Kyle Norman, Jessica Van Roekel, Chaka Heinze, Jennifer Dotzler, Taura Sullivan and Grace Fox

Can You Love God Without Obeying Him? (1John 5:3)

November 9, 2026   ●   7 min

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Today's Bible Verse: "In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome." — 1 John 5:3

Can you truly love God without being willing to obey Him? 1 John 5:3 reminds us that loving God involves more than words, emotions, or good intentions. Genuine love for God is demonstrated through a willingness to follow His commands and live according to His Word. Obedience isn't about earning God's love; it's a response to the love He has already shown us.

MEET YOUR HOST: Dr. Kyle Norman at https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/

The Reverend Dr. Kyle Norman is the Rector of St. Paul’s Cathedral, located in Kamloops BC, Canada. He holds a doctorate in Spiritual formation and is a sought-after writer, speaker, and retreat leader. His writing can be found at Christianity.com, crosswalk.com, ibelieve.com, Renovare Canada, and many others. Rev. Norman has 20 years of pastoral experience, and his ministry focuses on helping people overcome times of spiritual discouragement.

Find more from Rev. Norman at revkylenorman.ca

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