Love and Charity: Keeping God’s Commandments First True love and charity, according to the Bible, begin with obedience to God. Love is not merely an emotion or outward action; it is first a commitment to keep God’s commandments. As written in Gospel of John 14:15 , “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” This verse shows that genuine love for God is proven through obedience. Before we claim to love others, we must ensure that our lives are aligned with His will. The greatest c