This article discusses the importance of obedience in Christianity, citing Exodus 23:20-21 and emphasizing the need to follow God's guidance. It also highlights Romans 8:29, which states that God chose his people to become like his Son, and John 12:46, which encourages believers to abide in the light. The article concludes by urging readers to have faith in Jesus and to trust in him for hope, joy, and salvation.
# Obedience
The world is in a state of destruction because we do not obey God's commands. Obedience brings blessings on all the provisions we earn through our industry. The Bible teaches that all who fight the Lord's battles must be content to die to all the favorable opinions of men and all the flattery of human praise.
The text emphasizes the importance of leading a righteous lifestyle and obeying God's will. It quotes Romans 6:3 and Romans 12:2 to support this idea. The text also includes a story about a man who quoted Romans 12:1 but left out the last words, which is your reasonable service. The story highlights the importance of presenting ourselves to God as a living sacrifice and obeying His will. The text concludes by emphasizing the consequences of not yielding ourselves to God and the blessings that come with devoting ourselves to Him.