Christian Obedience: Life Applications 3 P-1
Parenting Guide: Biblical vs. Modern Discipline As a Christian and a parent, myself, I can tell you that this tension between our loving intentions and our flawed human nature is universal. It is also a core area where we are invited to lean into God’s grace. I am not an expert on this but as […]
Obedience for Our Good
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:24 “The Lord commanded us to obey all these decrees and to fear the Lord our God, for our own good always and for our continued survival, as we are today.” (NIV) Interpretation: God’s commands are given out of His goodness, designed to protect us and lead us to a life of blessing. […]
Trusting Divine Guidance
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” (NIV) Interpretation: God’s commands are not arbitrary rules. His commands are expression of perfect wisdom. We must obey God even when we do […]
Obedience & Rewards: Path to Transformation P-2
Spiritual Growth and Character Transformation (James 1:25; Romans 12:2): Principle: The “perfect law that gives freedom” (God’s Word) transforms us when we are “not forgetting what they have heard but doing it.” Obedience aligns us with God’s will, enabling the Holy Spirit to conform us more and more into the image of Christ. The Mind […]
Obedience & Rewards: Path to Transformation P-1
In the previous posts we explored obedience to God and its various aspects. In the next few posts, we will dive in a bit deeper to learn more about God’s response when we adhere to his commands. Obedience to God is far more than the cessation of sinful habits; it is the active, Spirit-empowered cultivation […]
Acknowledging HIS Authority
Scripture: Psalm 103:19 “The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all.” (NIV) Interpretation: God’s absolute authority is inherent in His nature as the Creator and Sovereign Lord. He sits enthroned over all creation, and His commands flow from His rightful position as King of […]
Loved to Obey
Scripture: 1 John 4:19 “We love because he first loved us.” (NIV) Interpretation: Our obedience to God stem from a profound response to His prior unconditional love. God poured out His love for us, most supremely in Christ’s sacrifice. This divine love is the ultimate motivator, transforming duty into delight. Application: Remind yourself on instances […]
The Source of Christian Obedience
Scripture: Psalm 1:2-3 “But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law, he meditates day and night. He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season, And its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers.” Interpretation: · […]
Christian Obedience: Obedience & Fruit of Spirit
The concepts of obedience and the Fruit of the Spirit are deeply intertwined in Christian theology, forming the very fabric of a believer’s walk with God. To understand this connection, we must first understand each concept on its own terms, starting with what biblical obedience truly means. The Fruit of the Spirit We now turn […]
Christian Obedience: Work Life Application P-2
In the previous post Work Life Application 1, we have learned that we are to discern the culture and resist conforming to it. We must not blindly follow the crowd or passively absorb everything the world offers. At the same time it is important to reflect our faith in our work environment through our work […]