The importance of obedience [March 23, 2023 ]
The importance of obedience [March 23, 2023 ]
The importance of obedience
1 Samuel 15:22
……behold, to obey is better than to sacrifice and to hearken ….
Obedience to God is not only a way to to worship Him, but also a way to to get closer to Him and prepare to do whatever He leads you to do.
Obedience is therefore a very important trait in the service of God. The verse above says God values obedience more than a costly sacrifice.
It is not enough to give excessively to the poor and for the work of God if you will not obey His commands.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 say
And this is the end of the matter, fear God and keep His commands for this is the whole duty of man ( paraphrased)
God’s greatest desire is that we obey His commands or live in obedience to His word
Revelations 2:10
…..be thou faithful unto death and I will give thee the crown of life
This verse from the new testament says God requires complete and full obedience from us.
He will greatly reward obedience.
Be faithful in soul winning, giving, and loving your neighbor as yourself
God be with you
How can I apply the word to my life?
1 Study the bible and do what it says.
Prayer
Meditate on the words of this hymn
When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His word
What a glory He sheds on our way
While we do His goodwill
He abides with us still
And with all who will trust and obey.
Chorus
Trust and obey
For there is no other way
To be happy in Jesus but to trust and obey
But we never can tell
The delights of His word
Until all on the altar we lay
For the blessings He gives
And the favor He shares
Are for those who will trust and obey
Amen