Ever since all of us were kids, we didn't particularly like the word obedience. As a matter of fact, I bet most of us became rebels during our teen years. As we became older, we saw the importance of that word, especially for those of us with kids. Life came full circle and we saw how vital it is to embrace obedience.
Obedience keeps us within the realm of safety. When we place rules in our children's lives, the purpose is to keep them safe, away from harm. When society imposes laws, the goal is to maintain order among the many. When we as individuals are compliant to any rules that any authority gives us, it contributes to the success of that establishment.
Yet for some reason, we rebel and get satisfaction from it. We broke curfew when we were younger. We drive way above the speed limit because it's fun not to get caught. We don't put shopping carts back in their station because we're too lazy to walk a few extra steps. We don't apologize when we feel we are right and would rather continue to ruin a long-term relationship. We would rather continue to do what is wrong because it brings us temporary happiness.
We avoid the cost of obedience at all cost. Yes, obedience has a cost but some people believe that sacrifice covers the cost of obedience. King Saul find out the hard way. God gave him specific instructions, he disobeyed and then tried to make up for it by offering a sacrifice. The problem was God wasn't impressed. What does that have to do with us today?
God expects us to be the salt of the world and in order to do that you have to become more like God. People want to continue to do their own thing and don't get me wrong, God encourages us to do our own thing as long as it's not going against what his word says. So, if you're doing is contrary to the bible, there is no sacrifice that will cover the cost of your disobedience. The once a year time of being good during the beginning of the year or Easter does not cover the cost. The once a week visit to church will not cut it.
Obedience comes with a cost but here is what a lot of us forget. Cost means that it has value. This means that the harder the requirement for obedience from you, the higher the value. There is value before the eyes of God when you obey. He can't help but reward that.
What areas in your life do you need to bring under obedience? Don't delay. Remember obedience is much more valuable than sacrifice.
Obedience keeps us within the realm of safety. When we place rules in our children's lives, the purpose is to keep them safe, away from harm. When society imposes laws, the goal is to maintain order among the many. When we as individuals are compliant to any rules that any authority gives us, it contributes to the success of that establishment.
Yet for some reason, we rebel and get satisfaction from it. We broke curfew when we were younger. We drive way above the speed limit because it's fun not to get caught. We don't put shopping carts back in their station because we're too lazy to walk a few extra steps. We don't apologize when we feel we are right and would rather continue to ruin a long-term relationship. We would rather continue to do what is wrong because it brings us temporary happiness.
We avoid the cost of obedience at all cost. Yes, obedience has a cost but some people believe that sacrifice covers the cost of obedience. King Saul find out the hard way. God gave him specific instructions, he disobeyed and then tried to make up for it by offering a sacrifice. The problem was God wasn't impressed. What does that have to do with us today?
God expects us to be the salt of the world and in order to do that you have to become more like God. People want to continue to do their own thing and don't get me wrong, God encourages us to do our own thing as long as it's not going against what his word says. So, if you're doing is contrary to the bible, there is no sacrifice that will cover the cost of your disobedience. The once a year time of being good during the beginning of the year or Easter does not cover the cost. The once a week visit to church will not cut it.
Obedience comes with a cost but here is what a lot of us forget. Cost means that it has value. This means that the harder the requirement for obedience from you, the higher the value. There is value before the eyes of God when you obey. He can't help but reward that.
What areas in your life do you need to bring under obedience? Don't delay. Remember obedience is much more valuable than sacrifice.
