One of the greatest reasons why God hates sin so much is because He loves us. It grieves His heart to know the consequences that sin brings to those He loves, and He hates to see His children suffer. He also despises sin because He understands how damaging it is to relationships, and the pain that it brings to others that He loves.
God loves obedience because He loves us. He loves to see us benefit from the goodness and blessing that come as a result of following Him. Our obedience pleases God because He knows that it will bring prosperity and growth spiritually, personally and relationally…and that is what He desires for those He loves.
So many people have never seen God for the loving God that He is. They do not understand His motives, and never come to know His true character. They are more concerned with pleasing the "One In Charge", because He is the God Who gives them everything. This sometimes causes people to adopt a works-based theology, never experiencing a true, loving relationship with God. Unfortunately, through a works-based theology, people will take credit for what has been accomplished through their goodness and obedience. That is another reason why the works-based theology has never worked...pride slips into the heart of man.
God wants people to see Him with their hearts. When they understand that it is God's love that is the catalyst for everything that He says to do or not to do, then it will deepen their love for Him. His love humbles and changes mankind. That transforming, relational love fuels the desire in man's heart to please God.
Be blessed, In Jesus' Name,
Angie
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