In what ways can we ensure obedience to God's laws today? Setting the Scene “ But if you will not listen to Me and carry out all these commandments, ” (Leviticus 26:14) The verse opens a sober section: refusing to heed God’s voice invites discipline. The flip side is clear—listening and doing bring blessing. So, how do we make sure we obey today? Why Obedience Still Matters • God’s commands reveal His holy character (Psalm 19:7). • Obedience proves genuine love for Christ—“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” (John 14:15) • Walking in His ways brings life and protection (Deuteronomy 30:19–20). Practical Ways to Ensure Obedience Today 1. Saturate Your Mind with Scripture • “This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; you are to recite it day and night…” (Joshua 1:8) • Daily reading plans, audio Bibles on commutes, and family devotions keep truth in constant view. 2. Meditate and Memorize • “I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.” (Psalm 119:11) • Write verses on cards or use apps that send a daily reminder; review during spare moments. 3. Teach and Talk About the Word • “These words… are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children…” (Deuteronomy 6:6–7) • Discuss sermons at lunch, share insights in texts, weave biblical perspectives into everyday conversations. 4. Be a Doer, Not Just a Hearer • “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” (James 1:22) • After study, note one concrete action to take—apologize, give, serve—then follow through the same day. 5. Lean on the Holy Spirit’s Power • “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16) • Start each morning asking the Spirit to guide thoughts, words, and decisions; pause midday to realign. 6. Stay Connected to the Body • “Let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds… not neglect meeting together.” (Hebrews 10:24–25) • Small groups, accountability partners, and corporate worship provide encouragement and gentle correction. 7. Respond Well to Discipline • “My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD… for the LORD disciplines the one He loves.” (Proverbs 3:11–12) • View setbacks as course-corrections from a loving Father; ask what lesson He is highlighting. 8. Cultivate Love for Christ • “By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments.” (1 John 2:3) • Regularly recall the gospel—His sacrifice fuels grateful obedience more than duty ever could. Living It Out Obedience is not accidental; it flows from intentional habits, Spirit-empowered choices, and a heart captivated by God’s goodness. As we listen, learn, and live His Word, we fulfill the call Leviticus 26:14 warns against neglecting—bringing honor to the One who commands for our ultimate joy. |
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