Did you realize that our obedience is important to God? The Scriptures refer to obeying the word of God as well as DOING the will of God. Let’s review a few of them.
Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. (Mt 7:21 NLT)
But he said, “Instead, how blessed are those who hear God’s word and obey it!” (Lk 11:28 ISV)
God accepts those who obey his Law, but not those who simply hear it. (Rom 2:13 CEV)
The core of this matter is that all who have accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior have to align our will with the will of God. We have to decide to surrender to God’s authority, and to base our choices and deeds upon His Word.
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (Jas 1:22 NIV, underscoring added) Why should we work so diligently to obey God’s will and His Word? Obedience to God brings us health, intimacy with God, and His love. God bless you!
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