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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Obedience

Obedience to God is an essential component of the Christian life. It is much more important than the outward forms and rituals that are so often a mark of the Christian life. To obey is better than sacrifice.

Doing the Work of Jesus

Doing the Work of Jesus – John 14:12-14

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Jesus promised to give us whatever we need to do his work and glorify the Father. So, we have no excuse for failing to carry on his work.

When Your Prayer Is Not Heard

When Your Prayer Is Not Heard – Zechariah 7:13

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Pray in Jesus’ name, in faith, and in accordance with God’s will. But also pray from a place of obedience to God's instruction to us.

Greatness in the Eyes of the Lord

Greatness in the Eyes of the Lord – 2 Kings 15:28, 34

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When your life story is written, what will it say? That you did right in the eyes of the Lord? Or that you did evil in the eyes of the Lord?

Marching around Jericho

Marching around Jericho – Joshua 6:2-5

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As we serve the Lord, we often want instant results. But instead, we are called to faithfully march around Jericho, leaving the timing to God.

Steadfast in obedience

Steadfast in Obedience – Psalm 119:4-6

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As a child of God, it should be my goal to be steadfast in obedience to the instructions of Jesus and his apostles found in the Scripture.

A command to love

A Command to Love – 1 John 4:21

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Love one another. This is not an optional suggestion. It is a command to love. Even those who are hard to love.

Are you born of God?

Are You Born of God? – 1 John 3:9-10

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How can you know that you have been born of God? John tells us that we can know. Do we do what is right? And do we love other believers?

Humble Yourself under God's Mighty Hand

Humble Yourself under God’s Mighty Hand – 1 Peter 5:6

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When we humble ourselves and submit to God's direction, he will guide us and draw us ever closer to himself.

Living according to the Spirit

Living According to the Spirit – Romans 8:5

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Discipleship is all about surrendering to the Lordship of Jesus and living according to the Spirit. That is where true life is found.

I am the Lord your God

I Am the LORD Your God – Leviticus 26:13

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Why should we obey God and follow him? Because he is the Lord our God who has created us, redeemed us, and brought us into his family.

He guides the humble

He Guides the Humble – Psalm 25:9, 12

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How can you discern God's will for your life? Come before him in humility and with a willingness to obey. And he will guide your steps.

Consider carefully how you listen to Jesus' words

Consider Carefully How You Listen – Luke 8:18

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What do you do with Jesus' words? Do you consider carefully how you listen? Paying close attention and putting his words into practice?

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