Which New Testament teachings align with 2 Chronicles 6:31's call to obedience?

◄ NT teachings on obedience like 2 Chr 6:31? ►

“so that they may fear You and walk in Your ways all the days they live in the land You gave to our fathers.”

Jesus’ Direct Call to Obedience

• John 14:15 – “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.”

• Matthew 6:33 – “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

• Matthew 22:37-40 – Love God entirely and love neighbor; every command hangs on this.

• Matthew 28:20 – “…teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you.”

• Luke 6:46 – “Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I say?”

Apostolic Echoes in the Epistles

• James 1:22 – “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”

• 1 John 2:3-6 – Knowing God is proved by keeping His commands and walking as Jesus walked.

• Romans 12:1-2 – Offer your bodies as living sacrifices; be transformed, not conformed.

• 1 Peter 1:14-16 – “As obedient children… be holy in all you do.”

• Hebrews 12:28 – “worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.”

The Heart of Obedience: Reverence and Love

• Fear of God (holy reverence) is foundational—Acts 9:31 notes the church “walking in the fear of the Lord.”

• Love is the motive—Galatians 5:6 says “faith works through love.” Obedience flows from relationship, not ritual.

Walking in His Ways Today

1. Hold Scripture as the final authority (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

2. Let love for Christ fuel practical obedience—daily choices, speech, finances, relationships.

3. Keep a posture of reverent awe; worship is lifestyle, not merely gathering.

4. Rely on the Spirit’s power (Galatians 5:16) to “walk by the Spirit” and not gratify the flesh.

5. Persevere—Hebrews 10:36 affirms that doing God’s will leads to receiving His promises.