Tough texts (at least for me)

What does the book of Acts 17:26b-28 mean?

I may understand v. 26b (God has determined the specific time and place of my birth and dwellings), but what do vv. 27-28 mean?

I am glad that the Bible is not boring or easy.

Which comes first, love or obedience?

Jesus said in John 14:15, "If you love me, you will keep my commandments." Jesus is saying that if we love Him, then our love for Him will cause in us a desire to obey Him. Love causes obedience. We cannot expect to successfully obey Jesus if we don't treasure Him. One application is this: if I am struggling to obey Jesus, perhaps the problem is that I am not cherishing Him.