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Obedience is a manifestation of love, respect, reliance, and responsibility towards God. By following His commands, we demonstrate our faith and trust in His grace, showing the world our devotion to Him. Learn how obedience reflects respect for God's love, reliance on His grace, and the responsibility of faith in Him through biblical teachings and examples.
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WHAT OBEDIENCE SHOWS OBEDIENCE Expression of Love John 14:15 RESPECT RELIANCE RESPONSIBILITY
Obedience Shows Respect for God‘s Love (1 John 5:3) RESPECT Principle is taught and learned at home Eph. 6:1-3; 1 Sam. 2:22-25 The example we set for the world 1 Peter 2:11-12 Respect for God demands obedience Deut. 11:18-23 -Actions- Matt. 7:21 1 Pet. 3:15 Shows our love of God to the world John 14:31 Matt. 22:36-38 Practiced in the home Prov. 23:22; 19:26; 30:17
Obedience Shows Reliance Upon God‘s Grace (Eph. 6:24) RELIANCE Grace teaches us obedient living Titus 2:11-14 Answered prayer 1 Jno. 3:18-22; 5:14-15 Shows our trust in the blessings of God’s grace Rom. 5:1-2 Gal. 5:1, 4-7 Live... Soberly Righteously Godly Deny... Ungodliness Worldly lusts
Obedience Shows the Responsibility of Faith in God RESPONSIBILITY Trusting God’s way is right, Heb. 11:8-10 (13-16) 2 Cor. 5:7-11 Chooses the reproach of Christ Heb. 11:23-26; Phil. 3:10; 2:8-9; Col. 3:4 Sacrifices that please God Heb. 11:17-19 Phil 3:7-9
OBEY CHRIST NOW! Christ saves those who obey Him! Heb. 5:9 OBEDIENCE RESPONSIBILITY RESPECT RELIANCE Your Faith God’s Love God’s Grace