Some Christians believe it is their duty to go to church, hear the preacher talk about God, sing a song or two about God, and then conduct life as they desire. The Bible gives a different description of how a Christian is supposed to live. In the book of James, it says to get rid of all filth and evil, and humbly accept the word of God because it has the ability to save a person’s soul (James 1:21). There is an action that is required within this verse. Yes, there is faith that receives the Word of God, but there is action to get rid of filth and evil. Christians are not to be hearers only, but people who put action to the Word of God or that person is only fooling themselves (James 1:22). This point is so important to God that He inspired James to write this down for everyone to read and understand. Obedience is so important that the writer of Hebrews describes Jesus as the perfect High Priest that became the source for eternal salvation for all those who obey Him (Hebrews 5:9). God desires for people to know Him, love Him, and obey Him. God does not desire this to be a dictator but a good Father that wants a real relationship with His children. Not all people are the children of God. Only those that obey God are His children (1 John 2:3-6). Having been born on the planet earth does not constitute a person having a relationship with God, but submitting to and obeying God makes a person a child of God. The Apostle Paul, again inspired by God, wrote to take note of anyone that refused to obey the Word of God and warn that person of their disobedience (2 Thessalonians 3:14-15). Christians must read the Word of God, pray, go to church, and also obey God. These elements create the formula for a true walk with God. For some people, there is a desire to obey but another person begins to hinder them from obeying the truth of God (Galatians 3:1). This should not be the testimony of any Christian. Christians must obey God no matter the cost. For many people the cost is someone talking about them, having to say no when sinful people want them to say yes, or declaring their love for Jesus when it is unpopular. People will either obey one of two options: sin or God. When a person has a true walk with God sin does not reign in the mortal body (Romans 6:14). Christians are to obey the Word of God and practice holiness. Whoever a person obeys is who they belong to (1 John 3:3-8). This is why it is important for Christians to obey God. Christians must declare and display love and commitment to Jesus Christ in these last days or He will deny them before God reflecting their eternal choice (Matthew 10:33). May Christians obey God by living out His Word, praying, and being faithful to His house, the local church.
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