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| The butterfly represents a new life in Christ. Will you listen and obey like Jesus Christ did? |
And we can be sure that we know him
if we obey his commandments. If someone claims, "I know God," but
doesn't obey God's commandments, that person is a liar and is
not living in the truth. But those who obey God's word truly show how
completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him. Those who
say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did. 1 John 2:3-6
While Jesus was here on earth, he
offered prayers and pleadings, with a loud cry and tears, to the one who could
rescue him from death. And God heard his prayers because of his deep reverence
for God. Even though Jesus was God's Son, he learned obedience from the things
he suffered. In this way, God qualified him as a perfect High Priest, and he
became the source of eternal salvation for all those who obey him. Hebrews 5:7-9 (Underlined for
emphasis.)
Obedience,
according to Strong’s concordance, G5218, is compliance and submission.
Here are
some tips from Peter on obeying.
So think clearly and exercise
self-control. Look forward to the gracious salvation that will come to you when
Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. So you must live as God's obedient
children. Don't slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own
desires. You didn't know any better then. But now you must be holy in
everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy. For the Scriptures say,
"You must be holy because I am holy." 1 Peter 1:13-16
Think
clearly. Keep thinking—and focus your thoughts on the good stuff in life.
This is one of my favorite verses.
And now, dear brothers and sisters,
one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right,
and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and
worthy of praise. Philippians
4:8
Have
self-control. That is part of the fruit of the Spirit. Don't let others
manipulate you. Do what you know is right to stay pure and undefiled. By having
self-control, one can be obedient to the Lord God.
But the Holy Spirit produces this
kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these
things! Galatians
5:22-23
No law
against doing what is right—thinking what is right—living in the holy way that
God expects. Love God and love others. Obedience. Did you obey your parents,
teachers, coaches when you were growing up? Can you obey God, now, day by day?
The choice is yours.
How
can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. I have
tried hard to find you—don't let me wander from your commands. I have hidden
your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. I praise you, O LORD;
teach me your decrees. I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given
us. I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. I will study your
commandments and reflect on your ways. I will delight in your decrees and not
forget your word. Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your
word. Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. Psalm 119:9-18 (Underlined for
emphasis.)
Meditate.
Read God’s word and listen obediently to what He is saying.
Prayer
– Lord, how can a young person…or an older person…stay pure? What do I need to
do…and how can I help others to seek and find purity in their lives? What must
I do…as you told people, LORD, You require us: to do what is right, to love
mercy, and to walk humbly with our God. From Micah 6:8
Verse
of Salvation ~ Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within
me. Do not banish me from your presence, and don't take your Holy Spirit from
me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and make me willing to obey
you. Psalm
51:10-12
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Partially revised from June 17, 2024, Banquet With The King blog.
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