This is the second in The Greatest series based on Mark 12:28-31. We are learning how to live the greatest commandment

1. The Greatest
Mark 12:28-31

2. The Greatest
Why is it so great?
o All the Law and Prophets hang on this
these (Matt. 22:40)
o The first four commandments = Love
God
o The last six commandments = Love
others

3. The Greatest
What is Love?
o Greek word is agape (self-sacrificing
love)
o This is not just
o Good thoughts
o Positive frame of mind
o Lack of conflict
o This love is purposed humility

4. The Greatest
What is the Heart?
o Greek word is kardias
o Blood pumping organ
o Moral preference, desire-producer that
makes us tick
o Agape (purposed humility) + kardias
(moral preference/desire) = ?

5. The Greatest
The Heart
o “Delight in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your
heart” Psalm 37:4
o “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…” Proverbs 3:5-6
o “If any man will come after Me, let Him deny himself…”
Luke 9:23

6. The Greatest
Changing Desires
o Romans 12:1-2
o Don’t be conformed
o Be transformed
o How are we transformed? By renewing
our minds. (Putting new stuff in to
replace the old stuff)

7. The Greatest
Changing Desires
o Psalms 119:9,11
o How to stay pure? Taking heed to the
Word of God
o How to defeat sin? God’s word

8. The Greatest
Changing Desires
o Read the Word of God
o Believe the Word of God
o Believe it continually (Ephesians 1:19)

9. The Greatest
What Now?
o Be aware of your desires
o If your behavior changes but your
desires do not, you have missed the
point