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Q: How do you love God more? (1) Obey his commands — Jesus said "if you love me, obey my commands"; (2) prioritize him above everything; (3) delight in his Word. Obedience IS love. Priority means choosing Christ in any conflict of allegiance. "Hate father and mother" is a selection term, not literal hatred.

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Q&A — loving God more

Three practical answers: obedience (John 14:15), prioritization (choosing Christ over competing loyalties), and delighting in Scripture. Jesus' "hate father and mother" language means choosing Christ when forced to decide, not actual hatred. Obedience as love reframes duty into relationship.

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