God and man

There are a lot rules and laws governing many of the "Christian and para-Christian" groups and denominations. i have been meeting for some time now with a couple of missionaries from the church of latter day saints. i have been listening with the intent to learn more about their beliefs. Whether i believe them or not is a different story.
Tonight as i was driving into work i found myself wondering about my own relationship with God and whether or not i was in good standing and following all of the rules.
In my thinking i was reminded of the importance of just relating to God. For you to be my friend there are no rules except for the rule of love. Jesus reminded the Jews of the most important of commandments; Love God, and love each other. No rules, or rituals. Simply love.
During the time of temple worship the seat of God was with the ark of the covenant. It was kept in the center most room of the temple kept behind a veil so it could not be seen and only the head priest could go into that room. He was only allowed into that room one day each year.
After the crucifixion that veil was torn exposing the seat of God to all of the people and eliminating the need for the separation of God and man. God wants us to be his friends. To love him. Not jump hoops, or please someone else, or follow someone else's rules. There are no rules to be my friend except love. Likewise i would wager there are no rules to be God's friend except to love him!!!!!!