1 John 5:3 "For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous."
The general perception of the world is that rules are burdens. They limit our freedom and therefore are a bad thing. This is not to be the view of the Christian. The word 'grievous' here means burdensome or weighty.
Read Psalm 119. The longest chapter in the entire Bible is a tribute to the wonder and beauty of God's law. Psalm 119:14 "I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies [precept, ordinance, revealed law], as much as in all riches." David is not using hyperbole, he is pouring out his heart. He is saying that even if he had all riches, walking in the way of God's law would still make him more happy.
Do I view God's commands as grievous? Or are they my delight? Do I see the benefit and blessing that comes from keeping His law?
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