As we wrap up our week on the simplicity of love, today we'll look at the concept of simplicity

itself and what it means to have a solitary pursuit. As you fix your eyes on Jesus today, may you find that the weight of the world falls away. And may you

choose the path of simplicity and love going forward, living out in joy and peace. Welcome to the

First 15 podcast. Our scripture for today comes from Colossians 3, verse 14.

Scripture says,

And above all these, put on love,

which binds everything together in perfect harmony.

God's command to love affords us a life of simplicity that can only be found in his kingdom come to earth.

Colossians 314 says, and above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.

Christianity is a simple religion.

Jesus said that all of God's commandments

can be summed up with one word, love.

Galatians 514 says,

for the whole law is fulfilled in one word, you shall love your neighbor as yourself.

How is it then that our spirituality often feels so complex and difficult?

How is it that we have a hard time experiencing the simplicity our faith affords us?

Complexity in Christianity finds its root in the attempt to live for both the world and God.

Jesus makes it clear in Matthew 624,

no one can serve two masters.

For either he will hate the one and love the other,

or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other.

You cannot serve God and money.

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