God uses the “word implanted”, not only to save us from the penalty of sin, but also from the power of sin. He uses it not only to save us from damnation, but also from damage in this life.
The love that Christ revealed to His sheep through His life, ministry, and Cross was sacrificial. He gave His perfect understanding, His forgiveness, His mercy, and His love to unworthy creatures.
Our minds must be fixed on obedience, as a way of life, not merely a laundry list of checkboxes (yes, there’s a difference). The prior is the sphere of sanctification, the latter religion.