What other scriptures highlight the importance of following God's commandments faithfully? Staying True to the King’s Command – 2 Chronicles 8:15 “Moreover, they did not deviate from the king’s command regarding the priests or the Levites in any matter, including the treasuries.” (2 Chronicles 8:15) Foundations in the Law • Deuteronomy 5:32–33 — “Be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; do not turn aside to the right or to the left.” • Deuteronomy 6:1–2, 5–7 — Commandments are given “so that your days may be prolonged” and must be taught diligently. • Deuteronomy 28:1–2 — Obedience unleashes blessings that “will come upon you and overtake you.” Courage to Obey in Transition • Joshua 1:7–8 — Success hinges on unflinching observance of the Law. • 1 Samuel 15:22 — “To obey is better than sacrifice.” Songs of Delighting in God’s Word • Psalm 1:1–3 — The obedient are like “a tree planted by streams of water.” • Psalm 19:7, 11 — The Law is perfect; “in keeping them is great reward.” • Psalm 119:1–2, 9–11 — Hiding the word guards the heart against sin. Wisdom’s Summation • Ecclesiastes 12:13 — “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.” Prophetic Appeals • Isaiah 1:19 — “If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best of the land.” • Jeremiah 7:23 — “Obey My voice… and it will be well with you.” Christ’s Call to Faithful Obedience • Matthew 28:20 — Discipleship means “teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” • John 14:15 — “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” • John 15:10 — Remaining in His love flows from keeping His commands. Apostolic Reinforcement • James 1:22 — “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” • 1 John 2:3–4 — Knowing God is proven by keeping His commandments. • 1 John 5:3 — “This is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.” Revelation’s Final Emphasis • Revelation 14:12 — Saints are those “who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.” • Revelation 22:14 — “Blessed are those who wash their robes [or do His commandments]… they may enter the city by its gates.” Thread of Truth 1. God reveals His will for our good. 2. Blessing follows those who obey. 3. Every generation faces the same choice. 4. Faithful obedience—whether under Solomon or today—remains the sure path to God’s favor and fruitfulness. |
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