The Intuitive Act: The Obedient Heart
Christian Obedience: Beyond Black & White The cornerstone of our faith rests firmly on adherence to God’s explicit commands and the truth of His written Word. But Scripture also unveils a more abundant and profoundly joyful dimension of obedience. The intuitive act, a spontaneous, unprompted expression of a heart so beautifully aligned with God’s will […]
Joy in His Commands
Scripture: Psalm 119:1-2″Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart—” (NIV) Interpretation: There is profound blessedness and joy found in walking blamelessly in God’s law. Obedience is not a burden but a path […]
Living Out Our Design
Scripture: Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (NIV) Interpretation: We are God’s unique creation, perfectly designed for specific good works. Our purpose in Christ is to walk in these pre-ordained acts of obedience. Living obediently fulfills God’s […]
Corrected for Righteousness
Scripture: Hebrews 12:6-7 “because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.” Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father?” (NIV) Interpretation: God’s discipline is a loving act, not punishment, aimed at our spiritual growth. […]
Christian Obedience: Trading Results for God’s Trust
Christian Obedience: The Secret to True Spiritual Growth In the previous post we briefly compared the nature of worldly obedience and christian obedience. We will continue with the same in this post.But our focus will be more on how the Christian Obedience changes us as an individual.The Bible gives us a challenging and beautiful idea […]
Christian Obedience: Trusting God Beyond Transactions
The Conditional Nature of Worldly Obedience Our blog is focused on obedience to God, but its important for us as believers to understand the world view of obedience.The world we live in often values success, efficiency and visible outcomes. Let’s try to understand briefly this perspective of obedience that we face in our daily lives. […]
Standing Firm Against Resistance
Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12 “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” […]
Apostles: A Corporate Obedience
We Must Obey God Rather than Men The book of Acts gives us a powerful glimpse into the lives of the first apostles, showing us how their faith wasn’t just a set of beliefs—it was a call to action. Their story is a profound lesson in what it means to live out your convictions when […]
Obedience Together
Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25 “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” (NIV) Interpretation: Walking in obedience is significantly sustained by Christian […]
The Obedience of Joseph: A Study in Trust and Integrity
Embracing God’s Timeline over Your Own Joseph, the eleventh son of Jacob, is one of the most compelling figures in the Old Testament. His life is not a simple narrative of obeying a direct divine command like Abraham or Moses. Instead, it is a profound study of obedience in the face of immense suffering, injustice, […]