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.
An Approved and Unashamed Worker – 2 Timothy 2:15
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I need to seek to faithfully serve God in such a way that, when I stand before him at the end of this life, I will be approved and unashamed.
Submitting to the Proper Authority – Matthew 22:21
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It is important to submit to the proper authority. Human government in the physical realm. And to God in the spiritual realm.
Which Son Did His Father’s Will? – Matthew 21:28-31
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Which son did his Father's will. The one who committed, but failed to follow through? Or the one who refused, but was obedient in the end?
Leave It All Behind for Christ’s Sake – Matthew 19:29
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What are you unwilling to surrender to the lordship of Jesus? His call is for us to leave everything else behind us, and follow him.
The Cost of Following Jesus – Matthew 8:19-20
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We do people a disservice when we call them to salvation without challenging them to count the cost of following Jesus. Following him costs us everything.
Loving God Means Keeping His Commands – 1 John 5:3
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Can you love God without obedience to him? John pretty clearly responds to that question saying that obedience to God is love for him. I cannot rightly claim to love God and blatantly disregard his instruction for my life.
But What About Him or Her? – John 21:21-22
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It is only natural to want to compare ourselves with others asking 'what about him'. But Jesus calls us to follow the plan he has for us.
Loving Human Praise More than Praise from God – John 12:43
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To believe in Jesus, but not publicly confess that belief is a tragedy. Don't let your love for human praise keep you from God.
Following the Good Shepherd – John 10:3-4
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Jesus is the good shepherd. His sheep are those who recognize his voice and follow his leading. Who is it that you are following?
Is Your Life Built on Rock or Sand? – Matthew 7:24-27
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Have you built your life on the rock of Christ or the sand of self. The life built on Christ will survive. The life built on self will ultimately collapse.
Responding to a Message From God – Luke 1:18-20
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Zechariah responding to Gabriel's message with skepticism. How do I respond when God send me a message, by angel, the Bible, or another person?
Listen to Jesus, the Beloved Son of God – Mark 9:5-7
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Many people throughout history have had valuable things to say. But none that compare to Jesus. Listen to Jesus and what he has to say.
