Rom. 8:15. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
I John 5:3. For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
Ps. 73:25, 28. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart faileth; but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
I John 4:19. We love him, because he first loved us.
I John 4:9. In this was manifested the love of God towards us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
I John 4:20. If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar; for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
I Pet. 5:7. Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Ps. 37:5. Commit thy way unto the Lord, trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
READING.—The Golden Calf, Exod. 32; or, The Golden Image, Dan. 3.
ILLUSTRATIONS.—Secret Idolatry: Goliath, I Sam. 17:41 seq; Nebuchadnezzar, Dan. 4:25 seq.; Herod, Acts 12:21-23; The Rich Young Ruler, Matt. 19:16-22; The Rich Fool, Luke 12:15-21. Slavish Fear: Adam, Gen. 3:10-11. Child-like Fear: Joseph, Gen. 39:9. Love to God: Abraham, Gen. 22:1-14; Peter and John, Acts 4:19, 20; Jesus, John 4:34. Trust in God: David Fighting Goliath, I Sam. 17. Daniel in the Lion's Den, Dan. 6.