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.
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 – 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 – 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?
As the Lord Has Directed – Genesis 24:50-51
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Rebecca's family recognized the Lord directing the servant to them. And they submitted to his leading. Do I recognize and submit to his leading?
How Does Sin So Easily Entangle Us?
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Sin is much like the obstacles that can trip us up as we walk. Getting entangled with these obstacles can hinder, or end, our journey.
Pitching Your Tent – Genesis 13:18
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Where have you pitched your tent, and put down roots? Are you where God wants you to be? If so, you can expect blessings you would otherwise miss.
Flooding the Lord’s Altar with Tears – Malachi 2:13-14
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Is it reasonable to expect the Lord to respond to my prayer if I am not faithful to him? Even if I flood the altar with my tears?
Blessed Are Those Who Hear and Obey – Luke 11:27-28
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We can be blessed in many ways. But the greatest blessing comes from hearing God's word and obeying its instruction to us.
The Qualifications to Serve God – Amos 7:14-15
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What are the qualifications to serve God? More important than ability and training, is willingness. If you are willing, God will do the rest.
Obedience Leads to Understanding – Psalm 119:100
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One of the most important things you do to grow in your faith is to practice what you learn. Obedience leads to a growing understanding.
Make It Your Goal to Please God – 2 Corinthians 5:9-10
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We generally have some goals in life, what we want to accomplish. As believers, we should make it our goal to please God in all we do.
Nothing Can Hinder the Lord – 1 Samuel 14:6
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We are all to often guilty of seeing why we can't do what God wants. When we should recognize that nothing can hinder the Lord.
