There used to be these things called magazines, paper publishing that came out monthly. In some of those magazines that targeted women and teen girls there were tests. Some of the popular ones were: “Does your crush secretly love you?” or “Are you really best friends?” and “Which Disney princess are you?” While these are not meant to be scientific evaluations, there is some truth to the questions. This quiz is to help evaluate our love toward God.
Quiz, how do I know I really love God?
1. Do I seek His companionship?
The companionship we can offer God is through worship, assembling with those that worship God (Heb. 10:25). Another form of companionship is through prayer. How often do we pray that is not connected with food? We ought to “always pray and not lose heart” (Luke 18:1). “Always praying” and “without ceasing” are emphasized in Scripture (Eph. 6:1; 1 Thess. 5:17). Companionship can be sought in Scripture, reading and listening to God’s wisdom (Rom. 7:22).
2. Am I happy over this relationship?
There is a spirit of rejoicing that comes with first entering into a relationship with God (Acts 8:39; 16:34). We see that in new converts, but has our rejoicing waned? “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” (Phil. 4:4).
3. Do we have things in common?
Can I say that I love the things He loves (1 John 5:3)? Can I say that I hate the things He hates (Prov. 6:16-19). If we love God, then we need to have these things in common.
4. Do I trust Him?
This is a tremendous problem in many relationships. Trust is something that is earned over time. God, throughout all time has proven Himself to be trustworthy. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight” (Prov. 3:5-6). “Have faith in God” (Mark 11:22).
5. Do I gladly give Him gifts?
Am I willing to share what I have? It was God’s to begin with. “Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:7). Some have chosen to rob God (Mal. 3:8). Our gifts prove the sincerity of our love (2 Cor. 8:8).
While this is not the entirety of the quiz, we can see how helpful it is to take a moment and evaluate the question. He loved us even when we were unlovable (Rom. 5:8).