John 15:10
“If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and remain in his love.”
What does John 15:10 mean?
Jesus is describing a relationship where obedience and love grow together. When we follow his teachings, we stay connected to his love, just as Jesus himself stays connected to his Father's love by following God's will. It's not that his love is conditional or withdrawn when we stumble, but rather that keeping his commandments is how we position ourselves to experience and feel that love deeply. Think of it like staying in touch with someone you care about, your faithfulness to the relationship keeps it alive and close.