How can we encourage others to follow God's "laws" for a fulfilling life? Rooted in the Promise “My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life.” Why God’s Laws Bring Fulfillment • God’s commands safeguard life and joy (Deuteronomy 30:19-20). • Obedience positions us “like a tree planted by streams of water” (Psalm 1:2-3). • Christ came so we may “have life, and have it in abundance” (John 10:10). • “His commandments are not burdensome” but life-giving (1 John 5:3). Practical Ways to Encourage Others • Live what you teach—visible consistency validates the message (Matthew 5:16). • Share personal stories of how obedience has produced peace, favor, or protection. • Speak Scripture naturally in everyday conversation; God’s Word carries its own authority (Isaiah 55:11). • Invite others to read or memorize short passages together; community builds momentum (Acts 2:42-47). • Celebrate small steps of faithfulness; affirmation fuels perseverance (Hebrews 10:24). Living Examples to Point Out • Joshua’s household: “As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD” (Joshua 24:15). • Daniel choosing purity in Babylon and receiving wisdom and promotion (Daniel 1:8-20). • The early believers who devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and experienced daily growth (Acts 2:46-47). Daily Habits That Inspire Imitation • Begin the day by reading aloud a proverb or psalm; hearing truth frames the hours ahead. • Keep a visible verse card in a workspace or on a phone lock screen. • Pray Scripture over meals, decisions, and difficulties, demonstrating reliance on God’s Word. • Practice weekly check-ins with a friend to discuss how each one obeyed a recent passage. • Mark answered prayers or blessings that flowed from obedience; tangible records build faith. Closing Challenge Lean into Proverbs 3:1-2: commit God’s teaching to heart, walk it out before others, and watch Him multiply peace and longevity—not just in your story, but in the lives of all who choose the same path. |
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