The Blessing of Obedience

The perfect law of liberty changes believers’ lives because of its godly power and goodness.

God’s law is perfect and gives us everything we need to live a godly life.

The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.Psalm 19:7

God’s Word gives us true freedom, liberating us from the bondage of sin and selfishness.

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.Galatians 5:1

Continued, faithful engagement with the Word leads to spiritual growth and blessing.

If you want wisdom, guidance and direction, it will be found in the Word.

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.2 Timothy 2:15

Obedience to God’s Word requires daily submission.

Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;John 8:31

Active application of Scripture distinguishes true disciples from the hearers.

We cannot forget what we’ve learned but put it into practice daily.

But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.James 1:22

Active obedience, not passive hearing, is the key to experiencing God’s blessings.

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.Matthew 7:21

Christian growth is a non-linear, progressive, continual process.

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.2 Corinthians 4:16

God’s promise of blessing encompasses His favor and spiritual fruitfulness.

Those who obey God’s Word will experience His favor in their lives.

For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.Psalm 5:12

Obedience to Scripture leads to spiritual fruitfulness and a life that glorifies God.

Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.John 15:8

Your righteousness blesses others.

The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.Proverbs 20:7

Have a daily time of personal worship.

Become a student of solid Bible preaching.

Put what you learn into practice immediately.

Share what God is teaching you with others.