You cannot truly see or hear God

Except through the eyes and ears of His Holy Spirit

You cannot know God

Except through His Son Jesus Christ

You cannot truly and purely love or be forgiven by God

Except you first repent of your sins

In the name of His crucified Son

You cannot please God

Except you have faith in His Son Jesus Christ

You cannot bless God

Until you start growing in His grace and will

You cannot learn God

Until you humble yourself to His love and Word

You cannot properly interpret or perceive God's Word

Except through the Mind of Christ

You cannot teach God

Until you first be baptized into His Holy and eternal Spirit

You cannot praise God

Until you learn to speak His language

You cannot work with God

Until you put Him first and above all else

You cannot suffer for God

Until the world starts hating you

For seeking after His Kingdom and righteousness

You cannot be God's disciple

Until you die to self

And anything that would stand in the way

Of God's will for you

You cannot be God's friend

Until you love Him

With your whole heart, mind and soul

You cannot be God's love

Until He lives in you and you in Him

Perfectly

John Christopher