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Is Love All You Need?
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Is love all you need?

In Matthew 28:19, 20, Jesus made a powerful statement that we should consider. In verse 20, He commanded His followers to "[teach] them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." The Greek word for "observe" means "to watch" or "to keep." Did He command us to keep Christmas or Easter? If we follow in His footsteps, we will "keep" what He kept-and Jesus Christ kept the biblical Holy Days.

To keep these days implies we will "watch" the calendar to anticipate and prepare for them, which is exactly what is done by those who observe the Holy Days. There is great joy while we eagerly await each of the festivals.

Some believe we don't need to observe any days, and only need to have love. But how does one "observe" love? Holy Days are observed, but one does not observe love. The way to love God and our neighbor is explained in 1 John 5:2, 3: "By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome."

Source:
The Are Biblical Holy Days for New Testament Christians?
March/April 1996 Good News