Sunday, February 4, 2024 | Gus Hacker

John 14:21-24

The proof of our love is in our obedience.

We become defensive when we are asked to obey; we don’t like authority.

Obedience: someone has control over us, removing our free will.

Obedience in Hebrews means “to hear.”

1 John 2:3-6, 5:2-3

To gain a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ, we begin with obedience.

We need to be reading God’s Word consistently to know His commands.

There are two views: worldview and God’s view.

The world says it’s okay to cheat, steal, and lie.

You can’t obey something you don’t know; we must commit to daily study of God’s Word.

God does not expect perfection; we lean on grace and mercy.

John 17:6–Jesus defended them even though they failed.

The truth about the Christian: deep down in his heart, there is a steady yearning to do the will of God, but no Christian fully realizes this desire.

What happens when we disobey God?

– We are like Adam and Eve.

– We fail to trust God’s wisdom.

– We are saying, “We know better than you, God.”

– We end up miserable and mixed up.

What hinders our obedience? Fear, unbelief, mistrust, desires.

Obedience is connected to trust and respect; you believe His way is right.